W. Wood Street Apts. PB Section 8 Decatur, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
W. Wood Street Apts. is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Decatur, IL with 16 units reporting 81% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $325/month on average.
16
total units
81%
occupancy
$325
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1025 W Wood St, Decatur, IL 62522 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,201/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,314/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 20% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 73% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 93% |
How to apply at W. Wood Street Apts.
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 1025 W Wood St, 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 (~$325/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Decatur
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- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | Decatur | 0.8 km |
| Roosevelt Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Decatur | 1.1 km |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Decatur | 1.7 km |
| Wabash Crossing Public Housing | Decatur | 2 km |
| Heritage Place at Lakeshore Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Decatur | 2 km |
| Wabash Crossing Ii Public Housing | Decatur | 2 km |
| Wabash Crossing Phase Iii Public Housing | Decatur | 2 km |
| Eagle Ridge of Decatur Slf LIHTCPB Section 8 | Decatur | 3.3 km |
← All subsidized housing in Decatur
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does W. Wood Street Apts. 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 W. Wood Street Apts.?
Residents report average rents near $325/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 W. Wood Street Apts.?
Contact the management office at 1025 W Wood St 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.