Heather Ridge Apartments PB Section 8 Rock Island, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Heather Ridge Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Rock Island, IL with 169 units reporting 68% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $337/month on average.
169
total units
68%
occupancy
$337
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Average household income | $14,573/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,996/yr |
| People per unit | 2.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
How to apply at Heather Ridge Apartments
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office; 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 (~$337/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Rock Island
- Century Woods Apartments PB Section 8
- Spencer Towers Public Housing
- Maple Ridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Coventry Apartments PB Section 8
- Watch Hill Tower PB Section 8
- Rock Island - Special Needs LIHTC
- Voss Brothers Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Cascade Garden Public Housing
- Sala Flats LIHTCPB Section 8
- Cotton Mill Living Center LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Langman Apartments PB Section 8 | Milan | 1.7 km |
| Village Woods Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Milan | 1.7 km |
| Milan Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | Milan | 1.7 km |
| William Young Homes Ii Public Housing | Milan | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Rock Island
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Heather Ridge Apartments have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Heather Ridge Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $337/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 Heather Ridge Apartments?
Contact the management office in Rock Island. 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.