Golden Oak Apartments PB Section 8 Wood River, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Golden Oak Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Wood River, IL with 40 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $353/month on average.
40
total units
98%
occupancy
$353
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 111 W Acton Ave, Wood River, IL 62095 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,150/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,789/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 90% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 90% |
How to apply at Golden Oak Apartments
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 111 W Acton Ave, Wood River; 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 (~$353/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Wood River
- Windham Terrace Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Stevens Building PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Township Village Apts. PB Section 8 | East Alton | 2.2 km |
| Broadway Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | South Roxana | 4.7 km |
| Hampton Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Alton | 6 km |
| Hampton Place Extension Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Alton | 6 km |
| Hempel House §811 | Alton | 6 km |
| Alton Cmi Apartments §811 | Alton | 6 km |
| Yakubian Homes §811 | Alton | 6.7 km |
| Amy's Crossing §811 | Alton | 6.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Wood River
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Golden Oak Apartments have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Golden Oak Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $353/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 Golden Oak Apartments?
Contact the management office at 111 W Acton Ave in Wood River. 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.