Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Kankakee, IL
There are 15 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Kankakee with roughly 1,111 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 4 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $228 to $505 per month. Median reported wait: about 10 months.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Kankakee
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview Village - Il PB Section 8 | 132 | $228 | — |
| Crestview Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 132 | — | — |
| Riverwoods Apartments LIHTC | 125 | — | — |
| Riverwoods Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 125 | — | — |
| Riverwoods Ml0173 PB Section 8 | 125 | $377 | — |
| Kankakee Kommons PB Section 8 | 101 | $412 | — |
| Midtown Towers Public Housing | 100 | $351 | 10 mo |
| Wildwood Complex Public Housing | 64 | $505 | 28 mo |
| Eastgate Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 58 | — | — |
| Renaissance Center Apartments PB Section 8 | 52 | $347 | — |
| Revera Project LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Azarelli Tower Public Housing | 25 | $299 | 6 mo |
| Austin Apartments PB Section 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Thi-5 Harbor Street §811 | 8 | — | — |
| Rhf Phase 2 Public Housing | 2 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Kankakee (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview Village - Il PB Section 8 | 132 | $228 | — |
| Crestview Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 132 | — | — |
| Riverwoods Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 125 | — | — |
| Riverwoods Ml0173 PB Section 8 | 125 | $377 | — |
| Kankakee Kommons PB Section 8 | 101 | $412 | — |
| Eastgate Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 58 | — | — |
| Renaissance Center Apartments PB Section 8 | 52 | $347 | — |
| Austin Apartments PB Section 8 | 18 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Kankakee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midtown Towers Public Housing | 100 | $351 | 10 mo |
| Wildwood Complex Public Housing | 64 | $505 | 28 mo |
| Azarelli Tower Public Housing | 25 | $299 | 6 mo |
| Rhf Phase 2 Public Housing | 2 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Kankakee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverwoods Apartments LIHTC | 125 | — | — |
| Revera Project LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Kankakee County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Kankakee County: studio $914, 1-BR $1,011, 2-BR $1,326, 3-BR $1,745, 4-BR $1,774.
Full FMR table for Kankakee County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Kankakee
- 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.