Lake Towers Public Housing Shelbyville, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Lake Towers is a Public Housing community in Shelbyville, IL with 132 units reporting 91% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $333/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 3 months.
132
total units
91%
occupancy
$333
avg resident rent
3 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 414 S Morgan St, Shelbyville, IL 62565 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,054/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,349/yr |
| People per unit | 1.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 19% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 73% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 89% |
| One-bedroom share | 84% |
How to apply at Lake Towers
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 414 S Morgan St, Shelbyville; 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 (~$333/mo average here).
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Lake Towers 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 Lake Towers?
Residents report average rents near $333/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 Lake Towers?
Contact the management office at 414 S Morgan St in Shelbyville. 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.