Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Naperville, IL
There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Naperville with roughly 507 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $341 to $471 per month.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Naperville
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Wood Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 180 | — | — |
| Charles Court PB Section 8 | 129 | $341 | — |
| Ogden Manor Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 108 | $471 | — |
| Naperville Elderly Homes, Inc. PB Section 8 | 56 | $376 | — |
| Martin Avenue Apartments PB Section 8 | 26 | $352 | — |
| Naper Grove Comm LIHTC | 3 | — | — |
| Katherine Manor 103 LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Katherine Manor 113 LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Katherine Manor 201 LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Katherine Manor 203 LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Katherine Manor 208 LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Naperville (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Wood Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 180 | — | — |
| Charles Court PB Section 8 | 129 | $341 | — |
| Ogden Manor Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 108 | $471 | — |
| Naperville Elderly Homes, Inc. PB Section 8 | 56 | $376 | — |
| Martin Avenue Apartments PB Section 8 | 26 | $352 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Naperville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naper Grove Comm LIHTC | 3 | — | — |
| Katherine Manor 103 LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Katherine Manor 113 LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Katherine Manor 201 LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Katherine Manor 203 LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Katherine Manor 208 LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Naperville
- 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
- Litchfield, IL
- Melrose Park, 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.