Hillcrest Homes Public Housing Golconda, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Hillcrest Homes is a Public Housing community in Golconda, IL with 122 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $319/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 2 months.
122
total units
93%
occupancy
$319
avg resident rent
2 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 115 E Clara St Apt 1, Golconda, IL 62938 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,386/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,469/yr |
| People per unit | 1.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 23% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 58% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 86% |
| One-bedroom share | 62% |
How to apply at Hillcrest Homes
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 115 E Clara St Apt 1, Golconda; 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 (~$319/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Golconda
- Pear Tree Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smithland Apartments §202 Senior | Smithland | 10.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Golconda
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Hillcrest Homes 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 Hillcrest Homes?
Residents report average rents near $319/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 Hillcrest Homes?
Contact the management office at 115 E Clara St Apt 1 in Golconda. 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.