Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Carbondale, IL
There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Carbondale with roughly 1,441 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $192 to $366 per month. Median reported wait: about 6 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Carbondale
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Carbondale
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbondale Public Housing | 414 | $328 | 6 mo |
| Carbondale Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 | 271 | — | — |
| Carbondale Towers PB Section 8 | 271 | $303 | — |
| The Fields Apartments PB Section 8 | 156 | $192 | — |
| Prairie Living of Chautauqua LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | — | — |
| Cornerstone Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 74 | — | — |
| Mill Street Station LIHTC | 63 | — | — |
| Villas of Carbondale LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Jackson Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Heartland Apartments §811 | 18 | $366 | — |
| Carbondale Neighbors Development LIHTCPB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Carbondale (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbondale Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 | 271 | — | — |
| Carbondale Towers PB Section 8 | 271 | $303 | — |
| The Fields Apartments PB Section 8 | 156 | $192 | — |
| Prairie Living of Chautauqua LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | — | — |
| Cornerstone Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 74 | — | — |
| Villas of Carbondale LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Jackson Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Carbondale Neighbors Development LIHTCPB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Carbondale
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbondale Public Housing | 414 | $328 | 6 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Carbondale
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Street Station LIHTC | 63 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Jackson County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Jackson County: studio $632, 1-BR $737, 2-BR $916, 3-BR $1,208, 4-BR $1,213.
Full FMR table for Jackson County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Carbondale
- 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
- Chicago, IL
- Peoria, IL
- Rockford, IL
- Decatur, IL
- Waukegan, IL
- Springfield, IL
- Joliet, IL
- Aurora, IL
- Chicago Heights, IL
- Bloomington, IL
- Moline, IL
- Danville, IL
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.