How many low income apartments are in Mt Vernon, IL?

HUD administrative data tracks 5 subsidized properties in Mt Vernon with approximately 304 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Mt Vernon?

Most assisted households in Mt Vernon pay roughly 30% of adjusted income toward rent under federal programs.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Mt Vernon?

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 Mt Vernon?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Jefferson County: about $782/mo for one-bedroom and $1,026/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Mt Vernon, IL

There are 5 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Mt Vernon with roughly 304 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.

assisted properties

304

subsidized units

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typical rent

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median wait

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Mt Vernon

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Garden Glen Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	150	—	—
College Oakes Park LIHTCPB Section 8	50	—	—
Mt Vernon Senior Building LIHTCPB Section 8	50	—	—
Cedar Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8	42	—	—
Martin Lamplighter LIHTC	12	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Mt Vernon (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
Garden Glen Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	150	—	—
College Oakes Park LIHTCPB Section 8	50	—	—
Mt Vernon Senior Building LIHTCPB Section 8	50	—	—
Cedar Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8	42	—	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Mt Vernon

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
Martin Lamplighter LIHTC	12	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Jefferson County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Jefferson County: studio $777, 1-BR $782, 2-BR $1,026, 3-BR $1,248, 4-BR $1,365.

Full FMR table for Jefferson County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Mt Vernon

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.