Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Granite City, IL
There are 13 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Granite City with roughly 781 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 5 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $289 to $418 per month. Median reported wait: about 6 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Granite City
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Granite City
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage Homes Public Housing | 194 | $365 | 7 mo |
| Town & Country Apartments Ml0159 PB Section 8 | 121 | $344 | — |
| Town & Country Apts LIHTC | 121 | — | — |
| Granite City Commons Public Housing | 96 | $418 | 6 mo |
| New Parkside Apartments PB Section 8 | 63 | $289 | — |
| Granite City Green Community Public Housing | 43 | $367 | 6 mo |
| Edison Avenue Lofts LIHTC | 37 | — | — |
| Adams St Housing Development LIHTC | 26 | — | — |
| Vintage Garden Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
| Granite City Green Community Phase Ii Public Housing | 20 | $369 | — |
| Twenty First Homes LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| Mainstay Center LIHTCPB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Passive House Public Housing | 2 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Granite City (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town & Country Apartments Ml0159 PB Section 8 | 121 | $344 | — |
| New Parkside Apartments PB Section 8 | 63 | $289 | — |
| Vintage Garden Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
| Mainstay Center LIHTCPB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Granite City
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage Homes Public Housing | 194 | $365 | 7 mo |
| Granite City Commons Public Housing | 96 | $418 | 6 mo |
| Granite City Green Community Public Housing | 43 | $367 | 6 mo |
| Granite City Green Community Phase Ii Public Housing | 20 | $369 | — |
| Passive House Public Housing | 2 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Granite City
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town & Country Apts LIHTC | 121 | — | — |
| Edison Avenue Lofts LIHTC | 37 | — | — |
| Adams St Housing Development LIHTC | 26 | — | — |
| Twenty First Homes LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Madison County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Madison County: studio $955, 1-BR $995, 2-BR $1,218, 3-BR $1,568, 4-BR $1,812.
Full FMR table for Madison County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Granite City
- 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
- Alton, IL
- Collinsville, IL
- Highland, IL
- Madison, IL
- Venice, IL
- Wood River, IL
- Chicago, IL
- Peoria, IL
- Rockford, IL
- Decatur, IL
- Waukegan, IL
- Springfield, IL
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.