Scattered Sites Public Housing Wheeling, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Scattered Sites is a Public Housing community in Wheeling, IL with 54 units reporting 61% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $730/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 177 months.
54
total units
61%
occupancy
$730
avg resident rent
177 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 301 9th St, Wheeling, IL 60090 Map → |
| Average household income | $37,036/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,669/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 58% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 76% |
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 9th St, Wheeling; 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 (~$730/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Wheeling
- Blare Terrace PB Section 8
- Il06rdd1245 - 811-11846 Union Apart §811 PRA
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Il06rdd1209 - 811-11116 Phil Haven §811 PRA | Arlington Heights | 3.4 km |
| Il06rdd1209 - 811-11116 Phil Haven §811 PRA | Arlington Heights | 3.4 km |
| Wimbledon Drive Apts LIHTC | Prospect Heights | 3.7 km |
| Wimbledon Drive Apts LIHTC | Prospect Heights | 3.7 km |
| Heart's Place LIHTC | Arlington Heights | 5 km |
| Heart's Place LIHTC | Arlington Heights | 5 km |
| One Deerfield Place PB Section 8 | Deerfield | 6.3 km |
| Il06rdd1318 - 811-11967 Cresent Pla §811 PRA | Arlington Heights | 6.3 km |
← All subsidized housing in Wheeling
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 $730/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 9th St in Wheeling. 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.