Granite City Commons Public Housing Granite City, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Granite City Commons is a Public Housing community in Granite City, IL with 96 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $418/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 6 months.
96
total units
99%
occupancy
$418
avg resident rent
6 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 2941 Costello Ln, Granite City, IL 62040 Map → |
| Average household income | $21,537/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,802/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 63% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 5% |
How to apply at Granite City Commons
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 2941 Costello Ln, Granite City; 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 (~$418/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Granite City
- Anchorage Homes Public Housing
- Town & Country Apartments Ml0159 PB Section 8
- Town & Country Apts LIHTC
- New Parkside Apartments PB Section 8
- Granite City Green Community Public Housing
- Edison Avenue Lofts LIHTC
- Adams St Housing Development LIHTC
- Vintage Garden Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Granite City Green Community Phase Ii Public Housing
- Twenty First Homes LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mainstay Center LIHTCPB Section 8 | Granite City | 2.8 km |
| Greenwood Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Madison | 3.4 km |
| 1234-36 Madison LIHTC | Madison | 4 km |
| Gateway Apartments LIHTCPublic Housing | Madison | 4.2 km |
| Chestnut Madison Recovery LIHTCPB Section 8 | Madison | 4.7 km |
| Chestnut Resolutions Inc,nfp §811 | Madison | 4.7 km |
| Madison Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Madison | 4.7 km |
| Washington Avenue Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | Madison | 4.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Granite City
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Granite City Commons 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 Granite City Commons?
Residents report average rents near $418/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 Granite City Commons?
Contact the management office at 2941 Costello Ln in Granite City. 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.