The Woods PB Section 8 Decatur, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
The Woods is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Decatur, IL with 57 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $404/month on average.
57
total units
98%
occupancy
$404
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 3010 E Mound Rd, Decatur, IL 62526 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,267/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,984/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 22% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 67% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at The Woods
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 3010 E Mound Rd, Decatur; 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 (~$404/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Decatur
- Southern Hills/orlando Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Wabash Crossing Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8
- Wabash Crossing Rental Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Oxford House LIHTCPB Section 8
- Decatur Public Housing
- Bristol Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8
- Spring Creek PB Section 8
- Spring Creek Towers LIHTCPB Section 8
- Belvedere Center Plaza PB Section 8
- Decatur Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carriage House Ii - Decatur PB Section 8 | Decatur | 1.7 km |
| Willow Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | Decatur | 1.7 km |
| Hickory Point Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Decatur | 4 km |
| Eagle Ridge of Decatur Slf LIHTCPB Section 8 | Decatur | 4.8 km |
| Eagle Ridge of Decatur Slf Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Decatur | 4.8 km |
| Oakwood Estates of Decatur LIHTCPB Section 8 | Decatur | 5 km |
| Wabash Crossing Public Housing | Decatur | 5.1 km |
| Wabash Crossing Ii Public Housing | Decatur | 5.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Decatur
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does The Woods 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 Woods?
Residents report average rents near $404/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 Woods?
Contact the management office at 3010 E Mound Rd in Decatur. 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.