Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Decatur, IL
There are 29 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Decatur with roughly 2,901 assisted units — including 21 project-based Section 8 buildings, 7 public housing developments, and 14 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $185 to $443 per month. Median reported wait: about 26 months.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Decatur
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Hills/orlando Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 212 | $308 | — |
| Wabash Crossing Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 206 | — | — |
| Wabash Crossing Rental Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 175 | — | — |
| Oxford House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 156 | $383 | — |
| Decatur Public Housing | 151 | $279 | 29 mo |
| Bristol Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 144 | — | — |
| Spring Creek PB Section 8 | 137 | $331 | — |
| Spring Creek Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 137 | — | — |
| Belvedere Center Plaza PB Section 8 | 122 | $322 | — |
| Decatur Public Housing | 120 | $263 | 23 mo |
| Decatur Public Housing | 112 | $325 | 16 mo |
| Greenwood Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | 108 | $185 | — |
| Carriage House Ii - Decatur PB Section 8 | 100 | $324 | — |
| Wabash Crossing Public Housing | 100 | — | — |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | 95 | $392 | 46 mo |
| Wabash Crossing Phase Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | — | — |
| Heritage Place at Lakeshore Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Hickory Point Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Oakwood Estates of Decatur LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Eagle Ridge of Decatur Slf LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| Roosevelt Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | — | — |
| Wabash Crossing Ii Public Housing | 69 | — | — |
| Willow Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 63 | $331 | — |
| Victorian Woods §202 Senior | 59 | $443 | — |
| The Woods PB Section 8 | 57 | $404 | — |
| Eagle Ridge of Decatur Slf Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 37 | — | — |
| Wabash Crossing Phase Iii Public Housing | 35 | — | — |
| W. Wood Street Apts. PB Section 8 | 16 | $325 | — |
| Woodford Indepedent Group PB Section 8 | 9 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Decatur (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Hills/orlando Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 212 | $308 | — |
| Wabash Crossing Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 206 | — | — |
| Wabash Crossing Rental Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 175 | — | — |
| Oxford House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 156 | $383 | — |
| Bristol Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 144 | — | — |
| Spring Creek PB Section 8 | 137 | $331 | — |
| Spring Creek Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 137 | — | — |
| Belvedere Center Plaza PB Section 8 | 122 | $322 | — |
| Greenwood Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | 108 | $185 | — |
| Carriage House Ii - Decatur PB Section 8 | 100 | $324 | — |
| Wabash Crossing Phase Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | — | — |
| Heritage Place at Lakeshore Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Hickory Point Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Oakwood Estates of Decatur LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Eagle Ridge of Decatur Slf LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Decatur
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur Public Housing | 151 | $279 | 29 mo |
| Decatur Public Housing | 120 | $263 | 23 mo |
| Decatur Public Housing | 112 | $325 | 16 mo |
| Wabash Crossing Public Housing | 100 | — | — |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | 95 | $392 | 46 mo |
| Wabash Crossing Ii Public Housing | 69 | — | — |
| Wabash Crossing Phase Iii Public Housing | 35 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Macon County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Macon County: studio $840, 1-BR $845, 2-BR $1,063, 3-BR $1,378, 4-BR $1,706.
Full FMR table for Macon County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Decatur
- 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
- Waukegan, IL
- Springfield, IL
- Joliet, IL
- Aurora, IL
- Chicago Heights, IL
- Bloomington, IL
- Moline, IL
- Danville, IL
- Zion, IL
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.