Willow Springs PB Section 8 Mount Vernon, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Willow Springs is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Mount Vernon, IL with 100 units reporting 85% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $306/month on average.
100
total units
85%
occupancy
$306
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 4000 Willow Spgs, Mount Vernon, IL 62864 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,944/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,481/yr |
| People per unit | 2.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 20% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 81% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
How to apply at Willow Springs
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 4000 Willow Spgs, Mount Vernon; 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 (~$306/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Mount Vernon
- Rose Lane Public Housing
- Southtown 59-1 Public Housing
- Housing Auth of Mt Vernon PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Garden Glen Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Mt Vernon | 0.8 km |
| Cedar Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | Mt Vernon | 3.4 km |
| College Oakes Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | Mt Vernon | 3.5 km |
| Martin Lamplighter LIHTC | Mt Vernon | 4.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Mount Vernon
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Willow Springs 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 Springs?
Residents report average rents near $306/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 Springs?
Contact the management office at 4000 Willow Spgs in Mount Vernon. 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.