Scattered Sites Public Housing Johnston City, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Scattered Sites is a Public Housing community in Johnston City, IL with 155 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $238/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 2 months.
155
total units
100%
occupancy
$238
avg resident rent
2 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 301 W 5th St, Johnston City, IL 62951 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,048/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,088/yr |
| People per unit | 1.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 17% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 52% |
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 W 5th St, Johnston City; 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 (~$238/mo average here).
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodlawn Apts LIHTC | Herrin | 7.1 km |
| Chesapeake Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Marion | 7.8 km |
| West Frankfort Village PB Section 8 | West Frankfort | 7.8 km |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Herrin | 8.5 km |
| West Frankfort Hsg Public Housing | West Frankfort | 8.9 km |
| Kuca Highrise Public Housing | West Frankfort | 8.9 km |
| Shawnee Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Marion | 8.9 km |
| Little Egypt Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | Marion | 8.9 km |
← All subsidized housing in Johnston City
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 $238/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 W 5th St in Johnston City. 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.