Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Galesburg, IL
There are 18 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Galesburg with roughly 1,434 assisted units — including 10 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $242 to $406 per month. Median reported wait: about 5 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Galesburg
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Galesburg
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Housing Public Housing | 190 | $313 | 5 mo |
| Moon Towers Public Housing | 177 | $247 | 4 mo |
| Mary Allen West Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 | 153 | $307 | — |
| Sandburg Village Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 128 | $242 | — |
| Galesburg Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 123 | — | — |
| Galesburg Towers LIHTC | 123 | — | — |
| Galesburg Tower PB Section 8 | 122 | $406 | — |
| Turnberry Village-galesburg LIHTCPB Section 8 | 112 | — | — |
| Parkway Estates of Galesburg LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Hollow Tree Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 62 | — | — |
| Whiting Hall PB Section 8 | 60 | $372 | — |
| Hollow Tree Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Bridgeway Homes '02 §811 | 16 | $297 | — |
| Bridgeway Housing, Inc. §811 | 15 | $380 | — |
| Bridgeway Sandburg §811 | 15 | — | — |
| Residential Facilities Corp §811 | 15 | $344 | — |
| Prairieland Townhouse Apt. PB Section 8 | 13 | $294 | — |
| Family Housing 504 Public Housing | 6 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Galesburg (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Allen West Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 | 153 | $307 | — |
| Sandburg Village Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 128 | $242 | — |
| Galesburg Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 123 | — | — |
| Galesburg Tower PB Section 8 | 122 | $406 | — |
| Turnberry Village-galesburg LIHTCPB Section 8 | 112 | — | — |
| Parkway Estates of Galesburg LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Hollow Tree Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 62 | — | — |
| Whiting Hall PB Section 8 | 60 | $372 | — |
| Hollow Tree Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Prairieland Townhouse Apt. PB Section 8 | 13 | $294 | — |
Public housing developments in Galesburg
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Housing Public Housing | 190 | $313 | 5 mo |
| Moon Towers Public Housing | 177 | $247 | 4 mo |
| Family Housing 504 Public Housing | 6 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Galesburg
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galesburg Towers LIHTC | 123 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Knox County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Knox County: studio $694, 1-BR $698, 2-BR $916, 3-BR $1,199, 4-BR $1,213.
Full FMR table for Knox County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Galesburg
- 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.