Scattered Sites Public Housing Harrisburg, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Scattered Sites is a Public Housing community in Harrisburg, IL with 158 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $259/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 2 months.
158
total units
99%
occupancy
$259
avg resident rent
2 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 2 N Skaggs St, Harrisburg, IL 62946 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,623/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,253/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 18% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 65% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 88% |
| One-bedroom share | 96% |
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 2 N Skaggs St, Harrisburg; 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 (~$259/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Harrisburg
- Scattered Sites Public Housing
- Century Estates Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Cofield Apts - Saline Count PB Section 8 | Carrier Mills | 9.5 km |
| Pankey Road Apts LIHTC | Carrier Mills | 9.5 km |
| Dd Apts LIHTC | Eldorado | 10.8 km |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Eldorado | 12.1 km |
| Kelly Stevens Apartments PB Section 8 | Galatia | 12.1 km |
| Eldorado Properties Iii LIHTC | Eldorado | 12.2 km |
| Jerry Cain Apartments PB Section 8 | Eldorado | 12.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Harrisburg
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 $259/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 2 N Skaggs St in Harrisburg. 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.