Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Aurora, IL
There are 19 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Aurora with roughly 1,908 assisted units — including 12 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $242 to $597 per month. Median reported wait: about 132 months.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Aurora
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Terrace Public Housing | 312 | $286 | 51 mo |
| Marywood Apt Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 260 | — | — |
| Fox Pointe Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 248 | — | — |
| Jericho Circle Public Housing | 126 | $597 | 212 mo |
| Harbor Village Apartments PB Section 8 | 108 | $242 | — |
| Sage Crest Hills PB Section 8 | 102 | $355 | — |
| Alden Horizon Sen Living Comm/waterford LIHTCPB Section 8 | 98 | — | — |
| Silver Oaks at Waterford LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Fox Shore Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 94 | $319 | — |
| Forest Ridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 89 | $382 | — |
| Assisi Homes of Downer Place §202 Senior | 80 | $418 | — |
| Aurora Downtown Revitalization LIHTC | 76 | — | — |
| North Island Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Aurora Senior Housing §202 Senior | 48 | $432 | — |
| Coulter Court Residences LIHTCPB Section 8 | 38 | — | — |
| Ymca Senior Living Center LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Sherman Apartments Association §811 | 16 | — | — |
| Aurora Residential Service PB Section 8 | 15 | $356 | — |
| A&e Association, Inc. §811 | 10 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Aurora (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marywood Apt Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 260 | — | — |
| Fox Pointe Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 248 | — | — |
| Harbor Village Apartments PB Section 8 | 108 | $242 | — |
| Sage Crest Hills PB Section 8 | 102 | $355 | — |
| Alden Horizon Sen Living Comm/waterford LIHTCPB Section 8 | 98 | — | — |
| Silver Oaks at Waterford LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Fox Shore Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 94 | $319 | — |
| Forest Ridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 89 | $382 | — |
| North Island Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Coulter Court Residences LIHTCPB Section 8 | 38 | — | — |
| Ymca Senior Living Center LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Aurora Residential Service PB Section 8 | 15 | $356 | — |
Public housing developments in Aurora
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Terrace Public Housing | 312 | $286 | 51 mo |
| Jericho Circle Public Housing | 126 | $597 | 212 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Aurora
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Downtown Revitalization LIHTC | 76 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Kane County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Kane County: studio $1,480, 1-BR $1,581, 2-BR $1,781, 3-BR $2,294, 4-BR $2,653.
Full FMR table for Kane County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Aurora
- 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
- Batavia, IL
- Elgin, IL
- St Charles, IL
- Chicago, IL
- Peoria, IL
- Rockford, IL
- Decatur, IL
- Waukegan, IL
- Springfield, IL
- Joliet, IL
- Chicago Heights, IL
- Bloomington, IL
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.