The Fields Apartments PB Section 8 Carbondale, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
The Fields Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Carbondale, IL with 156 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $192/month on average.
156
total units
92%
occupancy
$192
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 700 S Lewis Ln, Carbondale, IL 62901 Map → |
| Average household income | $8,018/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,063/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 16% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 95% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 41% |
How to apply at The Fields Apartments
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 700 S Lewis Ln, Carbondale; 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 (~$192/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Countryside Village I LIHTC | Cambria | 9.5 km |
| Countryside Village Ii LIHTC | Cambria | 9.5 km |
| Big Muddy River LIHTCPB Section 8 | Murphysboro | 10.1 km |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Carterville | 12.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does The Fields Apartments 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 The Fields Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $192/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 The Fields Apartments?
Contact the management office at 700 S Lewis Ln in Carbondale. 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.