Murphysboro Public Housing Murphysboro, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Murphysboro is a Public Housing community in Murphysboro, IL with 333 units reporting 80% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $291/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 6 months.
333
total units
80%
occupancy
$291
avg resident rent
6 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 N 7th St, Murphysboro, IL 62966 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,874/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,477/yr |
| People per unit | 1.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 27% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 81% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 64% |
How to apply at Murphysboro
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 300 N 7th St, Murphysboro; 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 (~$291/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Murphysboro
- Big Muddy River LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Villas of Carbondale LIHTCPB Section 8 | Carbondale | 7.5 km |
| Prairie Living of Chautauqua LIHTCPB Section 8 | Carbondale | 8.7 km |
| Carbondale Public Housing | Carbondale | 8.8 km |
| Jackson Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Carbondale | 8.8 km |
| Carbondale Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 | Carbondale | 10.8 km |
| Carbondale Towers PB Section 8 | Carbondale | 10.8 km |
| Mill Street Station LIHTC | Carbondale | 10.8 km |
| Heartland Apartments §811 | Carbondale | 11.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Murphysboro
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Murphysboro 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 Murphysboro?
Residents report average rents near $291/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 Murphysboro?
Contact the management office at 300 N 7th St in Murphysboro. 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.