Valkomen Plaza PB Section 8 Rockford, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Valkomen Plaza is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Rockford, IL with 171 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $341/month on average.
171
total units
99%
occupancy
$341
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 310 7th St, Rockford, IL 61104 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,224/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,677/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 88% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 99% |
How to apply at Valkomen Plaza
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 310 7th St, Rockford; 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 (~$341/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anchor Housing I LIHTC | Rockford | 0.8 km |
| Jane Addams Park Apartments LIHTCPublic Housing | Rockford | 0.8 km |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Rockford | 1.1 km |
| Longwood Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rockford | 1.1 km |
| The Grand Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rockford | 1.1 km |
| Old City Hall Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rockford | 1.4 km |
| Scattered Site Acquistion Public Housing | Rockford | 2 km |
| Scattered Sites Acq 2 Public Housing | Rockford | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Valkomen Plaza 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 Valkomen Plaza?
Residents report average rents near $341/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 Valkomen Plaza?
Contact the management office at 310 7th St in Rockford. 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.