Hacc - General Public Housing Mattoon, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Hacc - General is a Public Housing community in Mattoon, IL with 176 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $398/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 15 months.
176
total units
99%
occupancy
$398
avg resident rent
15 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 109 Prairie Ave, Mattoon, IL 61938 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,263/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,773/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 47% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 67% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 88% |
| One-bedroom share | 56% |
How to apply at Hacc - General
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 109 Prairie Ave, Mattoon; 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 (~$398/mo average here).
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Hacc - General 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 Hacc - General?
Residents report average rents near $398/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 Hacc - General?
Contact the management office at 109 Prairie Ave in Mattoon. 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.