Mary Allen West Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 Galesburg, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Mary Allen West Tower is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Galesburg, IL with 153 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $307/month on average.
153
total units
95%
occupancy
$307
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 121 W Simmons St, Galesburg, IL 61401 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,830/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,495/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 23% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 81% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Mary Allen West Tower
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 121 W Simmons St, Galesburg; 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 (~$307/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeway Homes '02 §811 | Galesburg | 1.4 km |
| Residential Facilities Corp §811 | Galesburg | 2 km |
| Family Housing 504 Public Housing | Galesburg | 2 km |
| Prairieland Townhouse Apt. PB Section 8 | Galesburg | 2.2 km |
| Bridgeway Housing, Inc. §811 | Galesburg | 2.4 km |
| Hollow Tree Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Galesburg | 2.8 km |
| Bridgeway Sandburg §811 | Galesburg | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Galesburg
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Mary Allen West Tower have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Mary Allen West Tower?
Residents report average rents near $307/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 Mary Allen West Tower?
Contact the management office at 121 W Simmons St in Galesburg. 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.