Sha Towers Public Housing Springfield, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Sha Towers is a Public Housing community in Springfield, IL with 247 units reporting 82% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $290/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 11 months.
247
total units
82%
occupancy
$290
avg resident rent
11 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1151 N 8th St, Springfield, IL 62702 Map → |
| Average household income | $11,591/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,298/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 18% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 93% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 96% |
How to apply at Sha Towers
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 1151 N 8th St, 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 (~$290/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Springfield
- Near North Village PB Section 8
- Sangamon Towers PB Section 8
- Sha North Public Housing
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield Residential Servic §811 | Springfield | 0.8 km |
| North Park Place Public Housing | Springfield | 1.1 km |
| Sunley Fund I LIHTC | Springfield | 1.1 km |
| 913 N 7th Street LIHTC | Springfield | 1.4 km |
| 641 North 5th St LIHTCPB Section 8 | Springfield | 1.4 km |
| 719 North Sixth St LIHTCPB Section 8 | Springfield | 1.4 km |
| 800 N 6th Street Duplesx LIHTC | Springfield | 1.4 km |
| 804 N 6th St Duplex LIHTCPB Section 8 | Springfield | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Sha Towers 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 Towers?
Residents report average rents near $290/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 Towers?
Contact the management office at 1151 N 8th St 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.