Kuca Highrise Public Housing West Frankfort, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Kuca Highrise is a Public Housing community in West Frankfort, IL with 157 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $281/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 4 months.
157
total units
98%
occupancy
$281
avg resident rent
4 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 301 E Elm St Apt 101, West Frankfort, IL 62896 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,565/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,518/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 31% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 86% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Kuca Highrise
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 301 E Elm St Apt 101, West Frankfort; 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 (~$281/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in West Frankfort
- West Frankfort Hsg Public Housing
- Strawberry Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8
- West Frankfort Village PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Johnston City | 8.9 km |
| Woodlawn Apts LIHTC | Herrin | 9.5 km |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Herrin | 13.1 km |
| Herrin Pineview Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Herrin | 13.6 km |
← All subsidized housing in West Frankfort
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Kuca Highrise 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 Kuca Highrise?
Residents report average rents near $281/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 Kuca Highrise?
Contact the management office at 301 E Elm St Apt 101 in West Frankfort. 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.