Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Dixon, IL
There are 12 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Dixon with roughly 621 assisted units — including 7 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 $314 to $424 per month. Median reported wait: about 16 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Dixon
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Dixon
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcreynolds Towers Public Housing | 108 | $314 | 6 mo |
| Forest Hills Public Housing | 99 | $424 | 26 mo |
| Dixon Square Apts PB Section 8 | 72 | $317 | — |
| Marclare Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Countryside Manor PB Section 8 | 68 | $419 | — |
| Canterbury House Apts Ii LIHTC | 58 | — | — |
| Canterbury House - Dixon LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Nachusa Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| Cummins Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Kilker Apartments PB Section 8 | 13 | $406 | — |
| Spf-iii-dix §811 | 8 | — | — |
| Bruckner's First Apts LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Dixon (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixon Square Apts PB Section 8 | 72 | $317 | — |
| Marclare Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Countryside Manor PB Section 8 | 68 | $419 | — |
| Canterbury House - Dixon LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Nachusa Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| Cummins Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Kilker Apartments PB Section 8 | 13 | $406 | — |
Public housing developments in Dixon
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcreynolds Towers Public Housing | 108 | $314 | 6 mo |
| Forest Hills Public Housing | 99 | $424 | 26 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Dixon
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury House Apts Ii LIHTC | 58 | — | — |
| Bruckner's First Apts LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Lee County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Lee County: studio $632, 1-BR $810, 2-BR $916, 3-BR $1,274, 4-BR $1,395.
Full FMR table for Lee County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Dixon
- 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.