Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Litchfield, IL
There are 13 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Litchfield with roughly 397 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 12 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $354 to $354 per month. Median reported wait: about 12 months.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Litchfield
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk Terrace Public Housing | 116 | $354 | 12 mo |
| Evergreen Place - Litchfield LIHTCPB Section 8 | 69 | — | — |
| Brown Shoe Factory Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 47 | — | — |
| Golden Oaks Senior Apts LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Elk Tower Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 27 | — | — |
| Freedom Place Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Litchfield Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Chestnut Ridge Apts LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| Desert Rose Senior Citizens Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Doubletree Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Maison Rose Senior Citizen Apts Lp LIHTCPB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Sweet Gum Apts LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| Prairie Pride Senior LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Litchfield (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Place - Litchfield LIHTCPB Section 8 | 69 | — | — |
| Brown Shoe Factory Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 47 | — | — |
| Elk Tower Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 27 | — | — |
| Freedom Place Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Litchfield Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Desert Rose Senior Citizens Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Doubletree Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Maison Rose Senior Citizen Apts Lp LIHTCPB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Litchfield
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk Terrace Public Housing | 116 | $354 | 12 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Litchfield
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Oaks Senior Apts LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Chestnut Ridge Apts LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| Sweet Gum Apts LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| Prairie Pride Senior LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Litchfield
- 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
- Antioch, IL
- Bellwood, IL
- Carmi, IL
- Country Club Hills, IL
- Godfrey, IL
- Lebanon, IL
- Melrose Park, IL
- Naperville, IL
- Park Forest, IL
- Richton Park, IL
- Troy, IL
- Chicago, IL
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.