How many low income apartments are in Lincoln, IL?

HUD administrative data tracks 8 subsidized properties in Lincoln with approximately 536 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Lincoln?

Tenant-paid rents in Lincoln's assisted buildings typically range from about $371 to $471 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Lincoln?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Lincoln?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Logan County: about $782/mo for one-bedroom and $988/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Lincoln, IL

There are 8 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Lincoln with roughly 536 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $371 to $471 per month. Median reported wait: about 5 months.

assisted properties

536

subsidized units

$421

typical rent

5 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Lincoln

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Lincoln

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Centennial Court Public Housing	193	$371	5 mo
Friendship Manor PB Section 8	124	$471	—
Brainard Landings Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	56	—	—
Brainard Landings Apts Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	46	—	—
Lincoln Village Apts LIHTC	40	—	—
Plowfield Square LIHTC	37	—	—
Leonard Estates PB Section 8	24	$385	—
Lincoln Northside Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	16	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Lincoln (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
Friendship Manor PB Section 8	124	$471	—
Brainard Landings Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	56	—	—
Brainard Landings Apts Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	46	—	—
Leonard Estates PB Section 8	24	$385	—
Lincoln Northside Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	16	—	—

Public housing developments in Lincoln

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
Centennial Court Public Housing	193	$371	5 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Lincoln

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
Lincoln Village Apts LIHTC	40	—	—
Plowfield Square LIHTC	37	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Logan County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Logan County: studio $681, 1-BR $782, 2-BR $988, 3-BR $1,221, 4-BR $1,308.

Full FMR table for Logan County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Lincoln

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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.