Garden Glen Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 Mt Vernon, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Garden Glen Apts is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Mt Vernon, IL with 150 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
150
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occupancy
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avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
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| Address | 1401 S 34th St, Mt Vernon, IL 62864 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 141 |
| Placed in service | 1996 |
How to apply at Garden Glen Apts
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 1401 S 34th St, Mt Vernon; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.
Other subsidized housing in Mt Vernon
- College Oakes Park LIHTCPB Section 8
- Mt Vernon Senior Building LIHTCPB Section 8
- Cedar Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8
- Martin Lamplighter LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Springs PB Section 8 | Mount Vernon | 0.8 km |
| Housing Auth of Mt Vernon PB Section 8 | Mount Vernon | 1.4 km |
| Rose Lane Public Housing | Mount Vernon | 2.4 km |
| Southtown 59-1 Public Housing | Mount Vernon | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Mt Vernon
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Garden Glen Apts have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Garden Glen Apts?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Garden Glen Apts?
Contact the management office at 1401 S 34th St in Mt Vernon. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.