Sangamon Towers PB Section 8 Springfield, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Sangamon Towers is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Springfield, IL with 212 units reporting 89% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $333/month on average.
212
total units
89%
occupancy
$333
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 424 N 4th St, Springfield, IL 62702 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,799/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,639/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 94% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 94% |
How to apply at Sangamon Towers
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 424 N 4th St, Springfield; 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 (~$333/mo average here).
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- Madison Park Place LIHTCPB Section 8
- Sha South Public Housing
- Park Towers X6008 PB Section 8
- Washington Plaza PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Park Place Public Housing | Springfield | 0.8 km |
| Union Baptist Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | Springfield | 1.4 km |
| 5 Non-mixfin P.h. Units at Genesis Place Public Housing | Springfield | 1.4 km |
| Hope Vi Homeownership Section 5h Public Housing | Springfield | 1.7 km |
| Genesis Place Public Housing | Springfield | 2 km |
| Springfield Residential Servic §811 | Springfield | 2 km |
| Ucp Accessible Housing §811 | Springfield | 2 km |
| The Villas at Vinegar Hill Public Housing | Springfield | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Sangamon Towers 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 Sangamon Towers?
Residents report average rents near $333/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 Sangamon Towers?
Contact the management office at 424 N 4th St in Springfield. 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.