Scattered Sites Public Housing Herrin, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Scattered Sites is a Public Housing community in Herrin, IL with 357 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $278/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 7 months.
357
total units
94%
occupancy
$278
avg resident rent
7 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 301 N 14th St, Herrin, IL 62948 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,679/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,717/yr |
| People per unit | 1.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 16% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 62% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 85% |
| One-bedroom share | 55% |
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 301 N 14th St, Herrin; 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 (~$278/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Herrin
- Herrin Pineview Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Woodlawn Apts LIHTC
- Hurricane Creek Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Carterville | 5.4 km |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Carterville | 5.4 km |
| Countryside Village I LIHTC | Cambria | 8.3 km |
| Countryside Village Ii LIHTC | Cambria | 8.3 km |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Johnston City | 8.5 km |
| Zeigler Housing Public Housing | Royalton | 10.3 km |
| Shawnee Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Marion | 10.8 km |
| Little Egypt Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | Marion | 10.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Herrin
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 $278/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 301 N 14th St in Herrin. 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.