Watch Hill Tower PB Section 8 Rock Island, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Watch Hill Tower is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Rock Island, IL with 140 units reporting 86% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $298/month on average.
140
total units
86%
occupancy
$298
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 3705 9th St, Rock Island, IL 61201 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,393/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,064/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 89% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Watch Hill Tower
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 3705 9th St, Rock Island; 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 (~$298/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Rock Island
- Century Woods Apartments PB Section 8
- Spencer Towers Public Housing
- Heather Ridge Apartments PB Section 8
- Maple Ridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Coventry Apartments PB Section 8
- Rock Island - Special Needs LIHTC
- Voss Brothers Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Cascade Garden Public Housing
- Sala Flats LIHTCPB Section 8
- Cotton Mill Living Center LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Morning Star Housing §811 | Rock Island | 2.8 km |
| Old Chicago Family Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rock Island | 3.3 km |
| William Young Homes Ii Public Housing | Milan | 3.4 km |
| 3rd & 11th Townhouses Public Housing | Rock Island | 4.4 km |
| Goldman Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rock Island | 4.5 km |
| Renaissance Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rock Island | 4.5 km |
| 3rd and 11th Street Addition Public Housing | Rock Island | 4.5 km |
| Langman Apartments PB Section 8 | Milan | 4.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Rock Island
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Watch Hill Tower 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 Watch Hill Tower?
Residents report average rents near $298/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 Watch Hill Tower?
Contact the management office at 3705 9th St in Rock Island. 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.