Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Elgin, IL
There are 19 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Elgin with roughly 1,482 assisted units — including 14 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $324 to $496 per month.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Elgin
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 231 | $377 | — |
| Central Park Towers PB Section 8 | 149 | $348 | — |
| Westwind Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 | 149 | — | — |
| Buena Vista Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | — | — |
| Buena Vista Townhomes LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Burnham Manor Ml0118 PB Section 8 | 100 | $411 | — |
| Buena Vista Tower PB Section 8 | 96 | $324 | — |
| Buena Vista Towers LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Buena Vista Townhomes X004 PB Section 8 | 84 | $428 | — |
| Family Court Townhomes PB Section 8 | 74 | $496 | — |
| Elgin Artspace Lofts LIHTC | 55 | — | — |
| Center City Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | — | — |
| Fox River Horizon Senior Living Comm LIHTCPB Section 8 | 43 | — | — |
| Fox River Horizon Ii Senior Living Comm LIHTCPB Section 8 | 39 | — | — |
| Buena Vista Townhomes X004 PB Section 8 | 36 | $443 | — |
| Burnham Wing Schoolhouse PB Section 8 | 27 | $335 | — |
| Kaneco §811 | 13 | — | — |
| Crystal Ball Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
| Il06rdd1237 - 811-11472 1212 Larkin §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Elgin (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 231 | $377 | — |
| Central Park Towers PB Section 8 | 149 | $348 | — |
| Westwind Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 | 149 | — | — |
| Buena Vista Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | — | — |
| Burnham Manor Ml0118 PB Section 8 | 100 | $411 | — |
| Buena Vista Tower PB Section 8 | 96 | $324 | — |
| Buena Vista Townhomes X004 PB Section 8 | 84 | $428 | — |
| Family Court Townhomes PB Section 8 | 74 | $496 | — |
| Center City Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | — | — |
| Fox River Horizon Senior Living Comm LIHTCPB Section 8 | 43 | — | — |
| Fox River Horizon Ii Senior Living Comm LIHTCPB Section 8 | 39 | — | — |
| Buena Vista Townhomes X004 PB Section 8 | 36 | $443 | — |
| Burnham Wing Schoolhouse PB Section 8 | 27 | $335 | — |
| Crystal Ball Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Elgin
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista Townhomes LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Buena Vista Towers LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Elgin Artspace Lofts LIHTC | 55 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Kane County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Kane County: studio $1,480, 1-BR $1,581, 2-BR $1,781, 3-BR $2,294, 4-BR $2,653.
Full FMR table for Kane County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Elgin
- 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
- Aurora, IL
- Batavia, IL
- St Charles, IL
- Chicago, IL
- Peoria, IL
- Rockford, IL
- Decatur, IL
- Waukegan, IL
- Springfield, IL
- Joliet, IL
- Chicago Heights, IL
- Bloomington, IL
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.