Scattered Sites Public Housing Eldorado, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Scattered Sites is a Public Housing community in Eldorado, IL with 186 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $256/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 2 months.
186
total units
95%
occupancy
$256
avg resident rent
2 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 160 Dewey Rd, Eldorado, IL 62930 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,197/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,103/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 23% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 46% |
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 160 Dewey Rd, Eldorado; 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 (~$256/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Eldorado
- Dd Apts LIHTC
- Jerry Cain Apartments PB Section 8
- Eldorado Properties Iii LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wooley Apartments PB Section 8 | Equality | 10.3 km |
| Century Estates Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Harrisburg | 10.7 km |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Harrisburg | 12.1 km |
| Abell Apartments PB Section 8 | Omaha | 13.4 km |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Harrisburg | 14.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Eldorado
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 $256/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 160 Dewey Rd in Eldorado. 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.