Scattered Sites Public Housing Zion, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Scattered Sites is a Public Housing community in Zion, IL with 159 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $472/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 40 months.
159
total units
95%
occupancy
$472
avg resident rent
40 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1525 27th St, Zion, IL 60099 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,945/yr |
| Average personal income | $18,706/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 77% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 95% |
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 1525 27th St, Zion; 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 (~$472/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Zion
- Horizon Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Crane Meadows Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Waterford Apts Phase I LIHTC
- Waterford Apts Phase Ii LIHTC
- Barton Senior Residences of Zion LIHTCPB Section 8
- Zion Senior Cottages LIHTCPB Section 8
- Carmel House Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Hebron Townhouse Apartments PB Section 8
- Horizon Village Apartments X151 PB Section 8
- Horizon Village Apartments X151 PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bethesda Village PB Section 8 | Zion | 2 km |
| A Safe Place Ii LIHTC | Zion | 2 km |
| Bethesda Village PB Section 8 | Zion | 2 km |
| A Safe Place Ii LIHTC | Zion | 2 km |
| Waukegan Supportive Living §811 | Waukegan | 6.1 km |
| Il06rdd1314 - 811-11623 Kirwan Apar §811 PRA | Waukegan | 7.5 km |
| Cinnamon Lake Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | Waukegan | 8.5 km |
| Cinnamon Lake Towers X019 PB Section 8 | Waukegan | 8.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Zion
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 $472/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 1525 27th St in Zion. 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.