Olney Public Housing Olney, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Olney is a Public Housing community in Olney, IL with 75 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $370/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 4 months.
75
total units
96%
occupancy
$370
avg resident rent
4 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 129 E Scott St, Olney, IL 62450 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,297/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,841/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 22% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 74% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 90% |
| One-bedroom share | 60% |
How to apply at Olney
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 129 E Scott St, Olney; 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 (~$370/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Olney
- East Fork Apartments PB Section 8
- Countryview Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Fox River Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Olney 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 Olney?
Residents report average rents near $370/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 Olney?
Contact the management office at 129 E Scott St in Olney. 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.