Willow Oaks I PB Section 8 Pekin, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Willow Oaks I is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Pekin, IL with 66 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $275/month on average.
66
total units
94%
occupancy
$275
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1225 Florence Ave, Pekin, IL 61554 Map → |
| Average household income | $11,171/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,682/yr |
| People per unit | 1.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 89% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 50% |
How to apply at Willow Oaks I
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 1225 Florence Ave, Pekin; 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 (~$275/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Pekin
- Uaw Senior Center PB Section 8
- Hsg Auth City of Pekin Public Housing
- Court Place PB Section 8
- Brookmeadows Apartments PB Section 8
- Sunset Hills PB Section 8
- Sun Valley Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Pekin Supportive Living LIHTCPB Section 8
- Meadow Lane Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Twin Oaks Apts. PB Section 8
- Valle Vista Apt. PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Cila §811 | East Peoria | 7.5 km |
| Harrison Homes South Public Housing | Peoria | 9 km |
| Harrison Homes Redevelopment Phase Iii Public Housing | Peoria | 10 km |
| Harrison Homes Redevelopment Public Housing | Peoria | 10.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Pekin
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Willow Oaks I 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 Willow Oaks I?
Residents report average rents near $275/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 Oaks I?
Contact the management office at 1225 Florence Ave in Pekin. 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.