How many low income apartments are in Freeport, IL?

HUD administrative data tracks 12 subsidized properties in Freeport with approximately 902 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Freeport?

Tenant-paid rents in Freeport's assisted buildings typically range from about $255 to $486 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 Freeport?

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 Freeport?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Stephenson County: about $698/mo for one-bedroom and $916/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Freeport, IL

There are 12 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Freeport with roughly 902 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $255 to $486 per month. Median reported wait: about 20 months.

assisted properties

902

subsidized units

$371

typical rent

20 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Freeport

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Freeport

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Parkside Westview Home Public Housing	196	$255	20 mo
Westport Village Apartments LIHTC	112	—	—
Lincoln Towers & Freeport LIHTCPB Section 8	101	—	—
Lincoln Towers Freeport Ml 117 PB Section 8	100	$373	—
Heritage Woods of Freeport LIHTC	76	—	—
Willow Park Apts PB Section 8	74	$435	—
Kiwanis Manor LIHTCPB Section 8	72	—	—
Meadow Ridge §202 Senior	60	$423	—
Prairie Ridge §202 Senior	33	$411	—
Yellow Creek Glen Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—
Rolling Prairie §811	24	$337	—
Freeport Senior Housin §202 Senior	22	$486	—

Section 8 apartments in Freeport (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
Lincoln Towers & Freeport LIHTCPB Section 8	101	—	—
Lincoln Towers Freeport Ml 117 PB Section 8	100	$373	—
Willow Park Apts PB Section 8	74	$435	—
Kiwanis Manor LIHTCPB Section 8	72	—	—
Yellow Creek Glen Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—

Public housing developments in Freeport

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
Parkside Westview Home Public Housing	196	$255	20 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Freeport

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
Westport Village Apartments LIHTC	112	—	—
Heritage Woods of Freeport LIHTC	76	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Stephenson County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Stephenson County: studio $694, 1-BR $698, 2-BR $916, 3-BR $1,124, 4-BR $1,342.

Full FMR table for Stephenson County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Freeport

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.