Housing Auth of Mt Vernon PB Section 8 Mount Vernon, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Housing Auth of Mt Vernon is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Mount Vernon, IL with 112 units reporting 88% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $329/month on average.
112
total units
88%
occupancy
$329
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 4204 Rose Ln, Mount Vernon, IL 62864 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,525/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,826/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 16% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 74% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 91% |
How to apply at Housing Auth of Mt Vernon
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 at 4204 Rose Ln, Mount Vernon; 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 (~$329/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Mount Vernon
- Rose Lane Public Housing
- Southtown 59-1 Public Housing
- Willow Springs PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mt Vernon Senior Building LIHTCPB Section 8 | Mt Vernon | 1.1 km |
| Garden Glen Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Mt Vernon | 1.4 km |
| College Oakes Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | Mt Vernon | 3.4 km |
| Cedar Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | Mt Vernon | 3.5 km |
| Martin Lamplighter LIHTC | Mt Vernon | 4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Mount Vernon
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Housing Auth of Mt Vernon 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 Housing Auth of Mt Vernon?
Residents report average rents near $329/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 Housing Auth of Mt Vernon?
Contact the management office at 4204 Rose Ln in Mount Vernon. 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.