Robert L. Phipps Public Housing Du Quoin, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Robert L. Phipps is a Public Housing community in Du Quoin, IL with 170 units reporting 78% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $264/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 5 months.
170
total units
78%
occupancy
$264
avg resident rent
5 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 120 S Walnut St, Du Quoin, IL 62832 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,017/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,191/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 16% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 76% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 88% |
| One-bedroom share | 40% |
How to apply at Robert L. Phipps
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 120 S Walnut St, Du Quoin; 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 (~$264/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Du Quoin
- Madison Avenue Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Bel Aire Towers and West Public Housing
- Five Star Apartments PB Section 8
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Robert L. Phipps 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 Robert L. Phipps?
Residents report average rents near $264/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 Robert L. Phipps?
Contact the management office at 120 S Walnut St in Du Quoin. 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.