Whiting Hall PB Section 8 Galesburg, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Whiting Hall is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Galesburg, IL with 60 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $372/month on average.
60
total units
97%
occupancy
$372
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 19 E Tompkins St, Galesburg, IL 61401 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,665/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,665/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 22% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 71% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 83% |
How to apply at Whiting Hall
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 19 E Tompkins St, Galesburg; 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 (~$372/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeway Homes '02 §811 | Galesburg | 1.4 km |
| Residential Facilities Corp §811 | Galesburg | 2 km |
| Family Housing 504 Public Housing | Galesburg | 2 km |
| Prairieland Townhouse Apt. PB Section 8 | Galesburg | 2.2 km |
| Bridgeway Housing, Inc. §811 | Galesburg | 2.4 km |
| Hollow Tree Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Galesburg | 2.8 km |
| Bridgeway Sandburg §811 | Galesburg | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Galesburg
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Whiting Hall 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 Whiting Hall?
Residents report average rents near $372/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 Whiting Hall?
Contact the management office at 19 E Tompkins St in Galesburg. 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.