Taft Homes PB Section 8 Peoria, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Taft Homes is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Peoria, IL with 60 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $272/month on average.
60
total units
97%
occupancy
$272
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 245 Green St, Peoria, IL 61603 Map → |
| Average household income | $11,301/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,435/yr |
| People per unit | 2.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 84% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 13% |
How to apply at Taft Homes
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 245 Green St, Peoria; 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 (~$272/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Hope Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Peoria | 1.4 km |
| Landmark Apartments PB Section 8 | Peoria | 1.7 km |
| Heartland PB Section 8 | Peoria | 2 km |
| Bnai Brith Covenant Ii §202 Senior | Peoria | 2 km |
| Peer's Properties LIHTC | Peoria | 2 km |
| Greenwood Estates PB Section 8 | Peoria | 2.8 km |
| Village Green Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Peoria | 2.8 km |
| Riverwest Rental & Lease to Purchase Public Housing | Peoria | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Taft Homes have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Taft Homes?
Residents report average rents near $272/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 Taft Homes?
Contact the management office at 245 Green St in Peoria. 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.