Sha North Public Housing Springfield, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Sha North is a Public Housing community in Springfield, IL with 198 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $398/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 9 months.
198
total units
96%
occupancy
$398
avg resident rent
9 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 623 E Black Ave Apt A, Springfield, IL 62702 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,719/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,645/yr |
| People per unit | 3.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 20% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 84% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 11% |
How to apply at Sha North
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 623 E Black Ave Apt A, Springfield; 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 (~$398/mo average here).
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- Sha Towers Public Housing
- Sangamon Towers PB Section 8
- Springfield Acres LIHTC
- Homestead at Montvale LIHTCPB Section 8
- Capitol Plaza Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Madison Park Place LIHTCPB Section 8
- Sha South Public Housing
- Park Towers X6008 PB Section 8
- Washington Plaza PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 913 N 7th Street LIHTC | Springfield | 1.1 km |
| 641 North 5th St LIHTCPB Section 8 | Springfield | 1.1 km |
| 719 North Sixth St LIHTCPB Section 8 | Springfield | 1.1 km |
| 800 N 6th Street Duplesx LIHTC | Springfield | 1.1 km |
| 804 N 6th St Duplex LIHTCPB Section 8 | Springfield | 1.1 km |
| 901 N Seventh St Duplex LIHTC | Springfield | 1.1 km |
| 903 N Seventh Stduplex LIHTC | Springfield | 1.1 km |
| North 4th Street LIHTC | Springfield | 1.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Sha North 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 Sha North?
Residents report average rents near $398/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 Sha North?
Contact the management office at 623 E Black Ave Apt A in Springfield. 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.