River West South LIHTCPB Section 8 Peoria, IL

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

River West South is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Peoria, IL with 26 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

26
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
Address312 S Merriman St, Peoria, IL 61605 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units26
Placed in service2006

How to apply at River West South

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 312 S Merriman 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
Heartland PB Section 8Peoria0.8 km
Bnai Brith Covenant Ii §202 SeniorPeoria0.8 km
Urban Housing LIHTCPeoria0.8 km
Southside Manor PB Section 8Peoria1.1 km
Okpara Homes LIHTCPB Section 8Peoria1.1 km
Landmark Apartments PB Section 8Peoria1.4 km
Riverwest Rental & Lease to Purchase Public HousingPeoria1.4 km
New Hope Apts LIHTCPB Section 8Peoria1.7 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does River West South 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 River West South?
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 River West South?
Contact the management office at 312 S Merriman 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.