Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Greenville, IL
There are 3 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Greenville with roughly 234 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 1 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $361 to $419 per month. Median reported wait: about 4 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Greenville
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Greenville
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Long/talmage Defrees Apts Public Housing | 152 | $361 | 4 mo |
| Kingsbury Campus Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Almira Manor PB Section 8 | 40 | $419 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Greenville (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsbury Campus Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Almira Manor PB Section 8 | 40 | $419 | — |
Public housing developments in Greenville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Long/talmage Defrees Apts Public Housing | 152 | $361 | 4 mo |
Voucher rent limits: Bond County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Bond County: studio $632, 1-BR $836, 2-BR $916, 3-BR $1,154, 4-BR $1,213.
Full FMR table for Bond County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Greenville
- 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
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- 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.