Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Dekalb, IL
There are 12 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Dekalb with roughly 1,369 assisted units — including 10 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $304 to $672 per month. Median reported wait: about 16 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Dekalb
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Dekalb
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Village Phase I PB Section 8 | 345 | $312 | — |
| Amber Manor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 227 | — | — |
| Golden Years Plaza Public Housing | 149 | $385 | 7 mo |
| Gideon Court Apartments PB Section 8 | 144 | $376 | — |
| University Village Phase Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | $304 | — |
| Colonial House Apartments PB Section 8 | 110 | $409 | — |
| Eden's Garden Development Group LIHTCPB Section 8 | 92 | — | — |
| Heritage Woods of Dekalb LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| Briarwood Apts of Dekalb LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Lewis - Garden Estates Public Housing | 30 | $672 | 24 mo |
| Greenbrier Apartments PB Section 8 | 16 | $356 | — |
| Canterbury Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Dekalb (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Village Phase I PB Section 8 | 345 | $312 | — |
| Amber Manor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 227 | — | — |
| Gideon Court Apartments PB Section 8 | 144 | $376 | — |
| University Village Phase Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | $304 | — |
| Colonial House Apartments PB Section 8 | 110 | $409 | — |
| Eden's Garden Development Group LIHTCPB Section 8 | 92 | — | — |
| Heritage Woods of Dekalb LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| Briarwood Apts of Dekalb LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Greenbrier Apartments PB Section 8 | 16 | $356 | — |
| Canterbury Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Dekalb
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Years Plaza Public Housing | 149 | $385 | 7 mo |
| Lewis - Garden Estates Public Housing | 30 | $672 | 24 mo |
Voucher rent limits: DeKalb County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for DeKalb County: studio $947, 1-BR $1,046, 2-BR $1,373, 3-BR $1,825, 4-BR $2,203.
Full FMR table for DeKalb County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Dekalb
- 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
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- Waukegan, IL
- Springfield, IL
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- Aurora, IL
- Chicago Heights, IL
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Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.