Villager/briarwood West PB Section 8 Crystal Lake, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Villager/briarwood West is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Crystal Lake, IL with 116 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $538/month on average.
116
total units
92%
occupancy
$538
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 77 S Williams St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 Map → |
| Average household income | $23,095/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,805/yr |
| People per unit | 1.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 64% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 57% |
How to apply at Villager/briarwood West
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 77 S Williams St, Crystal Lake; 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 (~$538/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Crystal Lake
- Crystal Terrace PB Section 8
- The Residences of Crystal Lake LIHTC
- Mchenry Scattered Site Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Garden Place Apartment Homes LIHTC | Cary | 7.5 km |
| The Residences of Lake in the Hills LIHTC | Lake in the Hills | 8.5 km |
| Woodstock Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | Woodstock | 10.8 km |
| Gable Point Senior Housing §202 Senior | Mchenry | 10.8 km |
| Parkview LIHTC | Huntley | 11.4 km |
| Walden Oaks PB Section 8 | Woodstock | 12.1 km |
| Deer Path of Huntley LIHTC | Huntley | 14.2 km |
| Woodstock Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Woodstock | 14.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Crystal Lake
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Villager/briarwood West 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 Villager/briarwood West?
Residents report average rents near $538/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 Villager/briarwood West?
Contact the management office at 77 S Williams St in Crystal Lake. 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.