Spencer Towers Public Housing Rock Island, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Spencer Towers is a Public Housing community in Rock Island, IL with 199 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $273/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 9 months.
199
total units
93%
occupancy
$273
avg resident rent
9 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 111 20th St, Rock Island, IL 61201 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,821/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,389/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 81% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 91% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Spencer 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 111 20th St, Rock Island; 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 (~$273/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Rock Island
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- Heather Ridge Apartments PB Section 8
- Maple Ridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Coventry Apartments PB Section 8
- Watch Hill Tower PB Section 8
- Rock Island - Special Needs LIHTC
- Voss Brothers Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Cascade Garden Public Housing
- Sala Flats LIHTCPB Section 8
- Cotton Mill Living Center LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goldman Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rock Island | 0.8 km |
| Renaissance Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rock Island | 0.8 km |
| Davenport Lofts LIHTC | Davenport | 1.1 km |
| Mississippi Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Davenport | 1.1 km |
| Sieg Iron Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Davenport | 1.1 km |
| The Heritage PB Section 8 | Davenport | 1.4 km |
| Edgewater on Third PB Section 8 | Davenport | 1.4 km |
| Kahl Lofts LIHTC | Davenport | 1.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Rock Island
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Spencer 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 Spencer Towers?
Residents report average rents near $273/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 Spencer Towers?
Contact the management office at 111 20th St in Rock Island. 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.