Prairie Homes Public Housing Staunton, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Prairie Homes is a Public Housing community in Staunton, IL with 280 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $398/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 8 months.
280
total units
98%
occupancy
$398
avg resident rent
8 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 621 Kay Ln, Staunton, IL 62088 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,096/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,510/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 23% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 66% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 90% |
| One-bedroom share | 37% |
How to apply at Prairie Homes
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 621 Kay Ln, Staunton; 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 (~$398/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Staunton
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Prairie Homes 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 Prairie Homes?
Residents report average rents near $398/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 Prairie Homes?
Contact the management office at 621 Kay Ln in Staunton. 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.