Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Belleville, IL
There are 12 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Belleville with roughly 511 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $324 to $458 per month. Median reported wait: about 50 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Belleville
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Belleville
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amp 4 Belleville/swansea Public Housing | 166 | $383 | 50 mo |
| Williamsburg Apts LIHTC | 88 | — | — |
| St. Clair Village PB Section 8 | 79 | $324 | — |
| Westfield Manor §202 Senior | 62 | $458 | — |
| Cottage of Cathedral Square Apts LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Carriage House PB Section 8 | 30 | $348 | — |
| Brede Towers South LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
| Gwendolene Court PB Section 8 | 14 | $334 | — |
| Brede Manor PB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
| Southern Illinois Manors #3 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Brede Apts LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| Jsb Apts LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Belleville (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Clair Village PB Section 8 | 79 | $324 | — |
| Carriage House PB Section 8 | 30 | $348 | — |
| Gwendolene Court PB Section 8 | 14 | $334 | — |
| Brede Manor PB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
| Southern Illinois Manors #3 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Belleville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amp 4 Belleville/swansea Public Housing | 166 | $383 | 50 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Belleville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsburg Apts LIHTC | 88 | — | — |
| Cottage of Cathedral Square Apts LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Brede Towers South LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
| Brede Apts LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| Jsb Apts LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: St. Clair County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for St. Clair County: studio $955, 1-BR $995, 2-BR $1,218, 3-BR $1,568, 4-BR $1,812.
Full FMR table for St. Clair County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Belleville
- 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
- Centreville, IL
- E St Louis, IL
- East Saint Louis, IL
- East St Louis, IL
- O Fallon, IL
- Chicago, IL
- Peoria, IL
- Rockford, IL
- Decatur, IL
- Waukegan, IL
- Springfield, IL
- Joliet, IL
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.