Southtown 59-1 Public Housing Mount Vernon, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Southtown 59-1 is a Public Housing community in Mount Vernon, IL with 130 units reporting 78% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $346/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 19 months.
130
total units
78%
occupancy
$346
avg resident rent
19 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 504 Short St Apt 1, Mount Vernon, IL 62864 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,176/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,927/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 72% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 88% |
| One-bedroom share | 34% |
How to apply at Southtown 59-1
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 504 Short St Apt 1, Mount Vernon; 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 (~$346/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Mount Vernon
- Rose Lane Public Housing
- Housing Auth of Mt Vernon PB Section 8
- Willow Springs PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | Mt Vernon | 1.1 km |
| Martin Lamplighter LIHTC | Mt Vernon | 2.2 km |
| Garden Glen Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Mt Vernon | 2.8 km |
| Mt Vernon Senior Building LIHTCPB Section 8 | Mt Vernon | 3.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Mount Vernon
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Southtown 59-1 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 Southtown 59-1?
Residents report average rents near $346/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 Southtown 59-1?
Contact the management office at 504 Short St Apt 1 in Mount Vernon. 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.