Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Ottawa, IL
There are 12 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Ottawa with roughly 765 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $322 to $335 per month. Median reported wait: about 6 months.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Ottawa
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| D. B. Ravlin Center Public Housing | 349 | $335 | 6 mo |
| Woodcrest Apartments PB Section 8 | 92 | $322 | — |
| Ottawa Senior Housing LIHTC | 62 | — | — |
| Turnberry Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Anthony Place Ottawa LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Turnberry Court Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Ottawa Place Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Country Place Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Gracefield Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Manor House Apts #1 LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| Manor House Apts #2 LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| Manor House Apts #3 LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Ottawa (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodcrest Apartments PB Section 8 | 92 | $322 | — |
| Turnberry Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Turnberry Court Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Ottawa Place Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Gracefield Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Ottawa
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| D. B. Ravlin Center Public Housing | 349 | $335 | 6 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Ottawa
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa Senior Housing LIHTC | 62 | — | — |
| Anthony Place Ottawa LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Country Place Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Manor House Apts #1 LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| Manor House Apts #2 LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| Manor House Apts #3 LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: LaSalle County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for LaSalle County: studio $772, 1-BR $822, 2-BR $1,079, 3-BR $1,441, 4-BR $1,701.
Full FMR table for LaSalle County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Ottawa
- 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
- La Salle, IL
- Mendota, IL
- Peru, IL
- Streator, IL
- Chicago, IL
- Peoria, IL
- Rockford, IL
- Decatur, IL
- Waukegan, IL
- Springfield, IL
- Joliet, IL
- Aurora, IL
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.