Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Alton, IL
There are 17 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Alton with roughly 1,016 assisted units — including 10 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $250 to $419 per month. Median reported wait: about 20 months.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Alton
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Estates Public Housing | 244 | $400 | 14 mo |
| Skyline Towers PB Section 8 | 158 | $419 | — |
| Marian Heights Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 127 | $412 | — |
| Hillcrest Apartments X3004 PB Section 8 | 100 | $398 | — |
| St Clare's Villa LIHTCPB Section 8 | 65 | — | — |
| Belle Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | 60 | $250 | — |
| Humboldt School Housing Development LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Alton Square Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Hampton Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Hampton Place Three LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Hampton Place Extension Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
| Alton Pointe Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | 21 | $314 | 25 mo |
| Yakubian Homes §811 | 20 | $292 | — |
| Hempel House §811 | 18 | $318 | — |
| Alton Cmi Apartments §811 | 16 | $334 | — |
| Amy's Crossing §811 | 12 | $342 | — |
| Toledo Estates Public Housing | 3 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Alton (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline Towers PB Section 8 | 158 | $419 | — |
| Marian Heights Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 127 | $412 | — |
| Hillcrest Apartments X3004 PB Section 8 | 100 | $398 | — |
| St Clare's Villa LIHTCPB Section 8 | 65 | — | — |
| Belle Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | 60 | $250 | — |
| Humboldt School Housing Development LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Alton Square Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Hampton Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Hampton Place Extension Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
| Alton Pointe Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | 21 | $314 | 25 mo |
Public housing developments in Alton
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Estates Public Housing | 244 | $400 | 14 mo |
| Toledo Estates Public Housing | 3 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Alton
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Place Three LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Madison County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Madison County: studio $955, 1-BR $995, 2-BR $1,218, 3-BR $1,568, 4-BR $1,812.
Full FMR table for Madison County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Alton
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Collinsville, IL
- Granite City, IL
- Highland, IL
- Madison, IL
- Venice, IL
- Wood River, IL
- Chicago, IL
- Peoria, IL
- Rockford, IL
- Decatur, IL
- Waukegan, IL
- Springfield, IL
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.