Genesis Place Public Housing Springfield, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Genesis Place is a Public Housing community in Springfield, IL with 31 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $474/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 18 months.
31
total units
94%
occupancy
$474
avg resident rent
18 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 400 N 17th St, Springfield, IL 62702 Map → |
| Average household income | $22,317/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,516/yr |
| People per unit | 2.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 17% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 69% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 90% |
| One-bedroom share | 14% |
How to apply at Genesis Place
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 400 N 17th St, Springfield; 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 (~$474/mo average here).
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- Sha Towers Public Housing
- Sangamon Towers PB Section 8
- Sha North Public Housing
- Springfield Acres LIHTC
- Homestead at Montvale LIHTCPB Section 8
- Capitol Plaza Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Madison Park Place LIHTCPB Section 8
- Sha South Public Housing
- Park Towers X6008 PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Union Baptist Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | Springfield | 0.8 km |
| 5 Non-mixfin P.h. Units at Genesis Place Public Housing | Springfield | 0.8 km |
| Nehemiah Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Springfield | 1.1 km |
| Schnapp Apts I LIHTC | Springfield | 1.1 km |
| Hope Vi Homeownership Section 5h Public Housing | Springfield | 1.1 km |
| Poplar Place Townhomes LIHTC | Springfield | 1.4 km |
| Nehemiah Homes Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Springfield | 1.4 km |
| North Park Place Public Housing | Springfield | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Genesis Place have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Genesis Place?
Residents report average rents near $474/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Genesis Place?
Contact the management office at 400 N 17th St in Springfield. 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.