Ster-lynn Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 Sterling, IL

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Ster-lynn Estates is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Sterling, IL with 78 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

78
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address215 E 25th St, Sterling, IL 61081 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units60
Placed in service1998

How to apply at Ster-lynn Estates

LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 215 E 25th St, Sterling; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

Other subsidized housing in Sterling

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
Meadows of Luke Ridge Town Homes LIHTCPB Section 8Rock Falls3.7 km
Civic Plaza Public HousingRock Falls4.4 km
Civic Plaza Ii Aka Rock Falls Apts PB Section 8Rock Falls4.4 km
Cedar Woods Family LIHTCPB Section 8Rock Falls4.5 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Ster-lynn Estates have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Ster-lynn Estates?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Ster-lynn Estates?
Contact the management office at 215 E 25th St in Sterling. 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.