Scattered Sites Public Housing Decatur, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Scattered Sites is a Public Housing community in Decatur, IL with 95 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $392/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 46 months.
95
total units
96%
occupancy
$392
avg resident rent
46 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 719 Cassell Ct, Decatur, IL 62521 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,269/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,805/yr |
| People per unit | 3.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 23% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 78% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 91% |
How to apply at Scattered Sites
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 719 Cassell Ct, Decatur; 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 (~$392/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Decatur
- Southern Hills/orlando Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Wabash Crossing Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8
- Wabash Crossing Rental Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Oxford House LIHTCPB Section 8
- Decatur Public Housing
- Bristol Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8
- Spring Creek PB Section 8
- Spring Creek Towers LIHTCPB Section 8
- Belvedere Center Plaza PB Section 8
- Decatur Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | Decatur | 0.8 km |
| Wabash Crossing Public Housing | Decatur | 1.1 km |
| Heritage Place at Lakeshore Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Decatur | 1.1 km |
| Wabash Crossing Ii Public Housing | Decatur | 1.1 km |
| Wabash Crossing Phase Iii Public Housing | Decatur | 1.1 km |
| Decatur Public Housing | Decatur | 1.7 km |
| W. Wood Street Apts. PB Section 8 | Decatur | 1.7 km |
| Roosevelt Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Decatur | 2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Decatur
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Scattered Sites 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 Scattered Sites?
Residents report average rents near $392/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 Scattered Sites?
Contact the management office at 719 Cassell Ct in Decatur. 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.