Longview Apartments Public Housing Canton, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Longview Apartments is a Public Housing community in Canton, IL with 107 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $318/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 2 months.
107
total units
99%
occupancy
$318
avg resident rent
2 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 414 N 1st Ave, Canton, IL 61520 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,027/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,668/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 23% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 65% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 89% |
| One-bedroom share | 89% |
How to apply at Longview Apartments
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 N 1st Ave, Canton; 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 (~$318/mo average here).
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- East Elm Apartments PB Section 8
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- Village Square Ii LIHTC
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Longview Apartments 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 Longview Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $318/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 Longview Apartments?
Contact the management office at 414 N 1st Ave in Canton. 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.