Kankakee Kommons PB Section 8 Kankakee, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Kankakee Kommons is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Kankakee, IL with 101 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $412/month on average.
101
total units
94%
occupancy
$412
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 155 W Mertens St, Kankakee, IL 60901 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,893/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,356/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 64% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 99% |
How to apply at Kankakee Kommons
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 155 W Mertens St, Kankakee; 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 (~$412/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Apartments PB Section 8 | Kankakee | 0.8 km |
| Rhf Phase 2 Public Housing | Kankakee | 2 km |
| Hidden Glen Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bourbonnais | 3.3 km |
| Bradley Place Senior Apts Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bradley | 4.2 km |
| Bradley Place Senior Apts Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bradley | 4.2 km |
| Girard Public Housing | Bourbonnais | 5.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Kankakee Kommons 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 Kankakee Kommons?
Residents report average rents near $412/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 Kankakee Kommons?
Contact the management office at 155 W Mertens St in Kankakee. 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.