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.

11
assisted properties
507
subsidized units
$406
typical rent
median wait

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Naperville

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported 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 →

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported 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 →

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported 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

  1. 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.
  2. Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
  3. Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
  4. 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.