How many low income apartments are in Beardstown, IL?

HUD administrative data tracks 8 subsidized properties in Beardstown with approximately 164 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Beardstown?

Tenant-paid rents in Beardstown's assisted buildings typically range from about $342 to $549 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Beardstown?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Beardstown?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Cass County: about $836/mo for one-bedroom and $916/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Beardstown, IL

There are 8 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Beardstown with roughly 164 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $342 to $549 per month. Median reported wait: about 5 months.

assisted properties

164

subsidized units

$446

typical rent

5 mo

median wait

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Beardstown

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Riverside Apartments Public Housing	50	$549	5 mo
Welch Woods LIHTCPB Section 8	42	—	—
St Anne Residence §202 Senior	23	$403	—
Parkview Housing Corp §811	14	$354	—
Beardstown Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	12	—	—
Bridgeview Apartments §811	12	$342	—
Cila Home #2 LIHTC	7	—	—
Cila Home I LIHTC	4	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Beardstown (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
Welch Woods LIHTCPB Section 8	42	—	—
Beardstown Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	12	—	—

Public housing developments in Beardstown

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
Riverside Apartments Public Housing	50	$549	5 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Beardstown

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
Cila Home #2 LIHTC	7	—	—
Cila Home I LIHTC	4	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Cass County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Cass County: studio $632, 1-BR $836, 2-BR $916, 3-BR $1,263, 4-BR $1,537.

Full FMR table for Cass County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Beardstown

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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.