University Village Phase Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 Dekalb, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
University Village Phase Iii is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Dekalb, IL with 120 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $304/month on average.
120
total units
97%
occupancy
$304
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 732 Russell Rd, Dekalb, IL 60115 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,818/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,314/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 23% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 82% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 13% |
How to apply at University Village Phase Iii
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.
- Call or visit the management office at 732 Russell Rd, Dekalb; 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 (~$304/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Dekalb
- University Village Phase I PB Section 8
- Amber Manor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Golden Years Plaza Public Housing
- Gideon Court Apartments PB Section 8
- Colonial House Apartments PB Section 8
- Eden's Garden Development Group LIHTCPB Section 8
- Heritage Woods of Dekalb LIHTCPB Section 8
- Briarwood Apts of Dekalb LIHTCPB Section 8
- Lewis - Garden Estates Public Housing
- Greenbrier Apartments PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Dekalb | 4.7 km |
| Canterbury Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Dekalb | 4.7 km |
| Cortland Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | Cortland | 6 km |
| Malta Manor LIHTC | Malta | 7.6 km |
| Sycamore West Apts LIHTC | Sycamore | 8.1 km |
| Civic Apartments Public Housing | Sycamore | 8.7 km |
| O.h. Residences, Inc PB Section 8 | Sycamore | 8.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Dekalb
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does University Village Phase Iii have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). 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 University Village Phase Iii?
Residents report average rents near $304/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 University Village Phase Iii?
Contact the management office at 732 Russell Rd in Dekalb. 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.