Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Jacksonville, IL
There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Jacksonville with roughly 757 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $280 to $442 per month. Median reported wait: about 6 months.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Jacksonville
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beecher High Rise/cottages Public Housing | 190 | $301 | 2 mo |
| Turner High Rise/scattered Midd Sites Public Housing | 124 | $280 | 6 mo |
| Laborers' Homes Dev. Inc. Iv PB Section 8 | 100 | $378 | — |
| Knollwood Retirement Center LIHTCPB Section 8 | 86 | — | — |
| Stonebridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| Pine Ridge Apts LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Walnut Ct/vas Homes Public Housing | 40 | $442 | 13 mo |
| Balsam Terrace §202 Senior | 35 | $420 | — |
| Gilmore Estates LIHTC | 22 | — | — |
| The Downtown Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 22 | — | — |
| Spruce Manor Apartments §811 | 14 | $362 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Jacksonville (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laborers' Homes Dev. Inc. Iv PB Section 8 | 100 | $378 | — |
| Knollwood Retirement Center LIHTCPB Section 8 | 86 | — | — |
| Stonebridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| The Downtown Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 22 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Jacksonville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beecher High Rise/cottages Public Housing | 190 | $301 | 2 mo |
| Turner High Rise/scattered Midd Sites Public Housing | 124 | $280 | 6 mo |
| Walnut Ct/vas Homes Public Housing | 40 | $442 | 13 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Jacksonville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Ridge Apts LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Gilmore Estates LIHTC | 22 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Morgan County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Morgan County: studio $632, 1-BR $698, 2-BR $916, 3-BR $1,138, 4-BR $1,537.
Full FMR table for Morgan County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Jacksonville
- 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.