Water's Edge of South Elgin LIHTC South Elgin, IL

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Water's Edge of South Elgin is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in South Elgin, IL with 50 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

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Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)
Address50 N River St, South Elgin, IL 60177 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units48
Placed in service2015

How to apply at Water's Edge of South Elgin

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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 50 N River St, South Elgin; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

Other subsidized housing in South Elgin

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
Buena Vista Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8Elgin3.7 km
Buena Vista Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8Elgin3.7 km
Burnham Manor Ml0118 PB Section 8Elgin3.7 km
Buena Vista Townhomes X004 PB Section 8Elgin3.7 km
Buena Vista Townhomes X004 PB Section 8Elgin3.7 km
Central Park Towers PB Section 8Elgin4.4 km
Westwind Tower LIHTCPB Section 8Elgin4.4 km
Buena Vista Tower PB Section 8Elgin4.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Water's Edge of South Elgin have?
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 Water's Edge of South Elgin?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Water's Edge of South Elgin?
Contact the management office at 50 N River St in South Elgin. 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.