Riverwest Homeownership & South Phase I Public Housing Peoria, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Riverwest Homeownership & South Phase I is a Public Housing community in Peoria, IL with 37 units reporting 76% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $459/month on average.
37
total units
76%
occupancy
$459
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 812 W McBean St, Peoria, IL 61605 Map → |
| Average household income | $20,475/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,078/yr |
| People per unit | 2.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 71% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 86% |
How to apply at Riverwest Homeownership & South Phase I
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 812 W McBean St, Peoria; 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 (~$459/mo average here).
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- Peoria Portfolio I - Iv LIHTC
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- Parkview Estates PB Section 8
- B'nai B'rith Apartments PB Section 8
- River West LIHTCPB Section 8
- Sterling Towers East & West Public Housing
- Bradford Woods Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Glen Oak Tower PB Section 8
- Aspen Bluff Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Peoria Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heartland PB Section 8 | Peoria | 0.8 km |
| Bnai Brith Covenant Ii §202 Senior | Peoria | 0.8 km |
| Urban Housing LIHTC | Peoria | 0.8 km |
| Southside Manor PB Section 8 | Peoria | 1.1 km |
| Okpara Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Peoria | 1.1 km |
| Landmark Apartments PB Section 8 | Peoria | 1.4 km |
| Riverwest Rental & Lease to Purchase Public Housing | Peoria | 1.4 km |
| New Hope Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Peoria | 1.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Peoria
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Riverwest Homeownership & South Phase I 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 Riverwest Homeownership & South Phase I?
Residents report average rents near $459/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 Riverwest Homeownership & South Phase I?
Contact the management office at 812 W McBean 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.