Moon Towers Public Housing Galesburg, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Moon Towers is a Public Housing community in Galesburg, IL with 177 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $247/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 4 months.
177
total units
100%
occupancy
$247
avg resident rent
4 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 255 W Tompkins St Apt 121, Galesburg, IL 61401 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,416/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,989/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 19% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 82% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 99% |
How to apply at Moon 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 255 W Tompkins St Apt 121, 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 (~$247/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Galesburg
- Family Housing Public Housing
- Mary Allen West Tower LIHTCPB Section 8
- Sandburg Village Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Galesburg Towers LIHTCPB Section 8
- Galesburg Towers LIHTC
- Galesburg Tower PB Section 8
- Turnberry Village-galesburg LIHTCPB Section 8
- Parkway Estates of Galesburg LIHTCPB Section 8
- Hollow Tree Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Whiting Hall PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeway Homes '02 §811 | Galesburg | 1.1 km |
| Residential Facilities Corp §811 | Galesburg | 1.4 km |
| Family Housing 504 Public Housing | Galesburg | 1.4 km |
| Hollow Tree Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Galesburg | 2.4 km |
| Bridgeway Sandburg §811 | Galesburg | 2.4 km |
| Prairieland Townhouse Apt. PB Section 8 | Galesburg | 2.4 km |
| Bridgeway Housing, Inc. §811 | Galesburg | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Galesburg
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Moon 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 Moon Towers?
Residents report average rents near $247/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 Moon Towers?
Contact the management office at 255 W Tompkins St Apt 121 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.