Okpara Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 Peoria, IL

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Okpara Homes is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Peoria, IL with 80 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

80
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address1310 W Kettelle St, Peoria, IL 61605 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units79
Placed in service1998

How to apply at Okpara Homes

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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 1310 W Kettelle St, Peoria; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

Other subsidized housing in Peoria

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
Riverwest Rental & Lease to Purchase Public HousingPeoria0.8 km
Greenwood Estates PB Section 8Peoria1.1 km
Village Green Apts LIHTCPB Section 8Peoria1.1 km
Peoria Affordable Housing Ii LIHTCPB Section 8Peoria1.1 km
Riverwest Homeownership & South Phase I Public HousingPeoria1.1 km
River West South LIHTCPB Section 8Peoria1.1 km
Renaissance Apts LIHTCPeoria1.1 km
Heartland PB Section 8Peoria1.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Okpara Homes have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. 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 Okpara Homes?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Okpara Homes?
Contact the management office at 1310 W Kettelle St in Peoria. 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.