Willow Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 Decatur, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Willow Heights is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Decatur, IL with 63 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $331/month on average.
63
total units
95%
occupancy
$331
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1460 E Wellington Way, Decatur, IL 62526 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,697/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,867/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 21% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 90% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Willow Heights
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.
- Call or visit the management office at 1460 E Wellington Way, 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 (~$331/mo average here).
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- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| The Woods PB Section 8 | Decatur | 1.7 km |
| Hickory Point Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Decatur | 2.8 km |
| Oakwood Estates of Decatur LIHTCPB Section 8 | Decatur | 3.4 km |
| Eagle Ridge of Decatur Slf LIHTCPB Section 8 | Decatur | 3.4 km |
| Eagle Ridge of Decatur Slf Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Decatur | 3.4 km |
| Wabash Crossing Public Housing | Decatur | 4.5 km |
| Wabash Crossing Ii Public Housing | Decatur | 4.5 km |
| Wabash Crossing Phase Iii Public Housing | Decatur | 4.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Decatur
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Willow Heights have?
Project-Based Section 8; 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 Willow Heights?
Residents report average rents near $331/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 Willow Heights?
Contact the management office at 1460 E Wellington Way 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.