Hardin Project Public Housing Hardin, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Hardin Project is a Public Housing community in Hardin, IL with 43 units reporting 91% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $344/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 16 months.
43
total units
91%
occupancy
$344
avg resident rent
16 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Herron St, Hardin, IL 62047 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,042/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,766/yr |
| People per unit | 2.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 18% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 72% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
How to apply at Hardin Project
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 1 Herron St, Hardin; 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 (~$344/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Hardin
- Miller-hardin Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Miller Hardin Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
← All subsidized housing in Hardin
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Hardin Project 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 Hardin Project?
Residents report average rents near $344/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 Hardin Project?
Contact the management office at 1 Herron St in Hardin. 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.