How many low income apartments are in Cairo, IL?

HUD administrative data tracks 4 subsidized properties in Cairo with approximately 194 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Cairo?

Tenant-paid rents in Cairo's assisted buildings typically range from about $306 to $654 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 Cairo?

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 Cairo?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Alexander County: about $807/mo for one-bedroom and $992/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Cairo, IL

There are 4 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Cairo with roughly 194 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 0 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $306 to $654 per month.

assisted properties

194

subsidized units

$480

typical rent

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median wait

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Cairo

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Connell F Smith Bldg Public Housing	104	—	—
Scattered Sites Public Housing	54	$306	—
Little Egypt Hsg. Dev. Corp. PB Section 8	24	$654	—
Little Egypt Apartments PB Section 8	12	$556	—

Section 8 apartments in Cairo (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
Little Egypt Hsg. Dev. Corp. PB Section 8	24	$654	—
Little Egypt Apartments PB Section 8	12	$556	—

Public housing developments in Cairo

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
Connell F Smith Bldg Public Housing	104	—	—
Scattered Sites Public Housing	54	$306	—

Voucher rent limits: Alexander County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Alexander County: studio $763, 1-BR $807, 2-BR $992, 3-BR $1,380, 4-BR $1,664.

Full FMR table for Alexander County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Cairo

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.