Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Pekin, IL
There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Pekin with roughly 1,149 assisted units — including 10 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $275 to $559 per month. Median reported wait: about 31 months.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Pekin
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uaw Senior Center PB Section 8 | 216 | $468 | — |
| Hsg Auth City of Pekin Public Housing | 196 | $360 | 31 mo |
| Court Place PB Section 8 | 160 | $396 | — |
| Brookmeadows Apartments PB Section 8 | 156 | $336 | — |
| Sunset Hills PB Section 8 | 102 | $318 | — |
| Sun Valley Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 85 | — | — |
| Pekin Supportive Living LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| Willow Oaks I PB Section 8 | 66 | $275 | — |
| Meadow Lane Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Twin Oaks Apts. PB Section 8 | 24 | $559 | — |
| Valle Vista Apt. PB Section 8 | 12 | $478 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Pekin (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uaw Senior Center PB Section 8 | 216 | $468 | — |
| Court Place PB Section 8 | 160 | $396 | — |
| Brookmeadows Apartments PB Section 8 | 156 | $336 | — |
| Sunset Hills PB Section 8 | 102 | $318 | — |
| Sun Valley Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 85 | — | — |
| Pekin Supportive Living LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| Willow Oaks I PB Section 8 | 66 | $275 | — |
| Meadow Lane Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Twin Oaks Apts. PB Section 8 | 24 | $559 | — |
| Valle Vista Apt. PB Section 8 | 12 | $478 | — |
Public housing developments in Pekin
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hsg Auth City of Pekin Public Housing | 196 | $360 | 31 mo |
Voucher rent limits: Tazewell County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Tazewell County: studio $758, 1-BR $818, 2-BR $1,039, 3-BR $1,346, 4-BR $1,449.
Full FMR table for Tazewell County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Pekin
- 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
- Washington, IL
- Chicago, IL
- Peoria, IL
- Rockford, IL
- Decatur, IL
- Waukegan, IL
- Springfield, IL
- Joliet, IL
- Aurora, IL
- Chicago Heights, IL
- Bloomington, IL
- Moline, IL
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.