How many low income apartments are in East Moline, IL?

HUD administrative data tracks 8 subsidized properties in East Moline with approximately 1,056 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in East Moline?

Tenant-paid rents in East Moline's assisted buildings typically range from about $287 to $413 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in East Moline?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in East Moline?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Rock Island County: about $928/mo for one-bedroom and $1,143/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in East Moline, IL

There are 8 subsidized and income-restricted properties in East Moline with roughly 1,056 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $287 to $413 per month. Median reported wait: about 23 months.

assisted properties

1,056

subsidized units

$350

typical rent

23 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in East Moline

Complete directory of subsidized housing in East Moline

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Deerfield Woods Apts Ii PB Section 8	168	$287	—
Blackhawk Hills Apartments PB Section 8	164	$326	—
Colona House PB Section 8	153	$413	—
Oak Grove Public Housing	151	$350	23 mo
Ridgewood Towers LIHTCPB Section 8	140	$364	—
Moline Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	120	—	—
Hometown Harbor East Moline LIHTC	82	—	—
Deerfield Woods Apts I PB Section 8	78	$294	—

Section 8 apartments in East Moline (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
Deerfield Woods Apts Ii PB Section 8	168	$287	—
Blackhawk Hills Apartments PB Section 8	164	$326	—
Colona House PB Section 8	153	$413	—
Ridgewood Towers LIHTCPB Section 8	140	$364	—
Moline Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	120	—	—
Deerfield Woods Apts I PB Section 8	78	$294	—

Public housing developments in East Moline

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
Oak Grove Public Housing	151	$350	23 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in East Moline

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
Hometown Harbor East Moline LIHTC	82	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Rock Island County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Rock Island County: studio $817, 1-BR $928, 2-BR $1,143, 3-BR $1,498, 4-BR $1,819.

Full FMR table for Rock Island County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in East Moline

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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.