Golden Years Plaza Public Housing Dekalb, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Golden Years Plaza is a Public Housing community in Dekalb, IL with 149 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $385/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 7 months.
149
total units
99%
occupancy
$385
avg resident rent
7 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 507 E Taylor St, Dekalb, IL 60115 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,890/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,776/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 19% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 73% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 99% |
How to apply at Golden Years Plaza
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 507 E Taylor St, Dekalb; 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 (~$385/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Dekalb
- University Village Phase I PB Section 8
- Amber Manor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Gideon Court Apartments PB Section 8
- University Village Phase Iii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Colonial House Apartments PB Section 8
- Eden's Garden Development Group LIHTCPB Section 8
- Heritage Woods of Dekalb LIHTCPB Section 8
- Briarwood Apts of Dekalb LIHTCPB Section 8
- Lewis - Garden Estates Public Housing
- Greenbrier Apartments PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cortland Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | Cortland | 4.3 km |
| Cortland Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | Cortland | 4.3 km |
| Canterbury Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Dekalb | 5.8 km |
| Sycamore West Apts LIHTC | Sycamore | 8.8 km |
| Civic Apartments Public Housing | Sycamore | 9.3 km |
| O.h. Residences, Inc PB Section 8 | Sycamore | 9.3 km |
| Malta Manor LIHTC | Malta | 9.3 km |
← All subsidized housing in Dekalb
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Golden Years Plaza 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 Golden Years Plaza?
Residents report average rents near $385/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 Years Plaza?
Contact the management office at 507 E Taylor St in Dekalb. 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.