Olesen Plaza Public Housing Rockford, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Olesen Plaza is a Public Housing community in Rockford, IL with 150 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $305/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 15 months.
150
total units
93%
occupancy
$305
avg resident rent
15 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 511 N Church St, Rockford, IL 61103 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,409/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,599/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 21% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 86% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 99% |
How to apply at Olesen Plaza
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 511 N Church St, Rockford; 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 (~$305/mo average here).
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- Luther Center Apartments Llc PB Section 8
- Blackhawk Courts Public Housing
- North Main Manor Public Housing
- Orton Keyes PB Section 8
- Valkomen Plaza PB Section 8
- Valley View Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Riverwest Housing Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rockford | 0.8 km |
| Coronado Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rockford | 0.8 km |
| Harbor House LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rockford | 0.8 km |
| Old City Hall Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rockford | 1.1 km |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Rockford | 1.4 km |
| Longwood Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rockford | 1.4 km |
| Hershey Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rockford | 1.4 km |
| Anchor Housing Iii LIHTC | Rockford | 1.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Rockford
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Olesen Plaza 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 Olesen Plaza?
Residents report average rents near $305/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 Olesen Plaza?
Contact the management office at 511 N Church St in Rockford. 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.