Mchenry Scattered Site Public Housing Crystal Lake, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Mchenry Scattered Site is a Public Housing community in Crystal Lake, IL with 22 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $770/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 77 months.
22
total units
100%
occupancy
$770
avg resident rent
77 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 190 Beardsley St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 Map → |
| Average household income | $31,712/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,019/yr |
| People per unit | 4 |
| Moved in within last year | 18% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 68% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 91% |
How to apply at Mchenry Scattered Site
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 190 Beardsley St, Crystal Lake; 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 (~$770/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Crystal Lake
- Villager/briarwood West PB Section 8
- Crystal Terrace PB Section 8
- The Residences of Crystal Lake LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Garden Place Apartment Homes LIHTC | Cary | 6.8 km |
| The Residences of Lake in the Hills LIHTC | Lake in the Hills | 8.8 km |
| Gable Point Senior Housing §202 Senior | Mchenry | 10.5 km |
| Lakewood Village PB Section 8 | Island Lake | 10.6 km |
| Woodstock Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | Woodstock | 11.5 km |
| Parkview LIHTC | Huntley | 12.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Crystal Lake
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Mchenry Scattered Site 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 Mchenry Scattered Site?
Residents report average rents near $770/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 Mchenry Scattered Site?
Contact the management office at 190 Beardsley St in Crystal Lake. 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.