Oakwood Estates Public Housing Alton, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Oakwood Estates is a Public Housing community in Alton, IL with 244 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $400/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 14 months.
244
total units
98%
occupancy
$400
avg resident rent
14 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 275 Janet St, Alton, IL 62002 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,957/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,471/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 77% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 32% |
How to apply at Oakwood Estates
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 275 Janet St, Alton; 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 (~$400/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Alton
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- Marian Heights Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8
- Hillcrest Apartments X3004 PB Section 8
- St Clare's Villa LIHTCPB Section 8
- Belle Manor Apartments PB Section 8
- Humboldt School Housing Development LIHTCPB Section 8
- Alton Square Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Hampton Place LIHTCPB Section 8
- Hampton Place Three LIHTC
- Hampton Place Extension Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alton Pointe Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | Alton | 0.8 km |
| Toledo Estates Public Housing | Alton | 0.8 km |
| Yakubian Homes §811 | Alton | 2 km |
| Amy's Crossing §811 | Alton | 2 km |
| Northwood Apartments PB Section 8 | Godfrey | 2.4 km |
| Hempel House §811 | Alton | 2.8 km |
| Alton Cmi Apartments §811 | Alton | 2.8 km |
| Mckendree Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Godfrey | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Alton
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Oakwood Estates 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 Oakwood Estates?
Residents report average rents near $400/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 Oakwood Estates?
Contact the management office at 275 Janet St in Alton. 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.