Liliac Ledge Apartments PB Section 8 Waukegan, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Liliac Ledge Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Waukegan, IL with 203 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $398/month on average.
203
total units
94%
occupancy
$398
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 542 Washington St, Waukegan, IL 60085 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,682/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,554/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 91% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Liliac Ledge Apartments
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 542 Washington St, Waukegan; 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 (~$398/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Karcher Artspace Lofts LIHTC | Waukegan | 0.8 km |
| Barwell Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Waukegan | 1.4 km |
| 1106 Mcallister LIHTC | North Chicago | 2.2 km |
| Waukegan Apts LIHTC | Waukegan | 2.5 km |
| Armory Terrace Homes Public Housing | Waukegan | 2.8 km |
| North Chgo Hsg Auth Public Housing | North Chicago | 3.4 km |
| Green Bay Manor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Waukegan | 3.4 km |
| Cinnamon Lake Towers X019 PB Section 8 | Waukegan | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Liliac Ledge Apartments 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 Liliac Ledge Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $398/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 Liliac Ledge Apartments?
Contact the management office at 542 Washington St in Waukegan. 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.