Orton Keyes PB Section 8 Rockford, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Orton Keyes is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Rockford, IL with 175 units reporting 91% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $214/month on average.
175
total units
91%
occupancy
$214
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 633 Ranger St, Rockford, IL 61109 Map → |
| Average household income | $8,852/yr |
| Average personal income | $2,908/yr |
| People per unit | 3 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 91% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 6% |
How to apply at Orton Keyes
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 633 Ranger 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 (~$214/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ken-rock Elderly Apartments PB Section 8 | Rockford | 1.7 km |
| The Grand Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rockford | 2.4 km |
| Anchor Housing I LIHTC | Rockford | 3.3 km |
| Jane Addams Park Apartments LIHTCPublic Housing | Rockford | 3.3 km |
| 528 Seventh Street LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rockford | 3.4 km |
| Scattered Site Acquistion Public Housing | Rockford | 3.4 km |
| Loomis Street Public Housing | Rockford | 4.2 km |
| Heather Glen Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rockford | 4.3 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Orton Keyes have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Orton Keyes?
Residents report average rents near $214/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 Orton Keyes?
Contact the management office at 633 Ranger 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.