Harry A. Poe Manor Home Public Housing Waukegan, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Harry A. Poe Manor Home is a Public Housing community in Waukegan, IL with 154 units reporting 56% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $340/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 30 months.
154
total units
56%
occupancy
$340
avg resident rent
30 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 Lake St, Waukegan, IL 60085 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,984/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,932/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 86% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 99% |
How to apply at Harry A. Poe Manor Home
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 300 Lake St, Waukegan; 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 (~$340/mo average here).
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- Cinnamon Lake Towers LIHTCPB Section 8
- Liliac Ledge Apartments PB Section 8
- Brookstone Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Kings Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Buckingham Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Lakeside Tower LIHTCPB Section 8
- Village Park Apts LIHTC
- Hickory Road Manor PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barwell Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Waukegan | 1.1 km |
| 1106 Mcallister LIHTC | North Chicago | 2.4 km |
| Waukegan Apts LIHTC | Waukegan | 3.4 km |
| Armory Terrace Homes Public Housing | Waukegan | 3.4 km |
| North Chgo Hsg Auth Public Housing | North Chicago | 3.7 km |
| Cinnamon Lake Towers X019 PB Section 8 | Waukegan | 4 km |
| Cinnamon Lake Towers X019 PB Section 8 | Waukegan | 4 km |
| Chapel Garden Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Waukegan | 4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Waukegan
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Harry A. Poe Manor Home 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 Harry A. Poe Manor Home?
Residents report average rents near $340/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 Harry A. Poe Manor Home?
Contact the management office at 300 Lake St in Waukegan. 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.