Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Champaign, IL
There are 12 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Champaign with roughly 1,281 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 11 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $267 to $410 per month.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Champaign
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Barn Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 156 | $410 | — |
| Round Barn Manor Preservation LIHTCPB Section 8 | 156 | — | — |
| Countrybrook Apartments Teb2002 PB Section 8 | 150 | $267 | — |
| Countrybrook Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | — | — |
| Eden Supportive Living LIHTC | 150 | — | — |
| Town Center Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 144 | — | — |
| The Haven at Market Place LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Bristol Place Residences LIHTC | 84 | — | — |
| Parker Glen LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Douglas Square Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Oakwood Trace Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Gregory School Apts LIHTC | 7 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Champaign (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Barn Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 156 | $410 | — |
| Round Barn Manor Preservation LIHTCPB Section 8 | 156 | — | — |
| Countrybrook Apartments Teb2002 PB Section 8 | 150 | $267 | — |
| Countrybrook Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | — | — |
| Town Center Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 144 | — | — |
| Douglas Square Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Oakwood Trace Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Champaign
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Supportive Living LIHTC | 150 | — | — |
| The Haven at Market Place LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Bristol Place Residences LIHTC | 84 | — | — |
| Parker Glen LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Gregory School Apts LIHTC | 7 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Champaign County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Champaign County: studio $941, 1-BR $946, 2-BR $1,122, 3-BR $1,436, 4-BR $1,486.
Full FMR table for Champaign County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Champaign
- 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
- Urbana, IL
- Chicago, IL
- Peoria, IL
- Rockford, IL
- Decatur, IL
- Waukegan, IL
- Springfield, IL
- Joliet, IL
- Aurora, IL
- Chicago Heights, IL
- Bloomington, IL
- Moline, IL
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.