Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Quincy, IL
There are 16 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Quincy with roughly 987 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $325 to $428 per month. Median reported wait: about 6 months.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Quincy
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Hills Apts Public Housing | 200 | $343 | 10 mo |
| Lampe High Rise Apts Public Housing | 145 | $351 | 2 mo |
| Lincoln Douglas/cardinal Apts. Ml01 PB Section 8 | 133 | $333 | — |
| Cedar Creek Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Country Club Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | $344 | — |
| Quincy Senior Family Resource Center LIHTCPB Section 8 | 57 | — | — |
| Timberline Terrace Senior Apts LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Franklin Square Apts LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Twelfth Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Carsons Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Harvest Hills Retirement Center §202 Senior | 35 | $428 | — |
| Community Alternatives §811 | 30 | $342 | — |
| Community Group Home for Dd PB Section 8 | 13 | $382 | — |
| Housing 2006 §811 | 12 | $325 | — |
| Community Manor Apts. PB Section 8 | 9 | — | — |
| Frederick Ball Public Housing | 5 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Quincy (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Douglas/cardinal Apts. Ml01 PB Section 8 | 133 | $333 | — |
| Cedar Creek Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Country Club Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | $344 | — |
| Quincy Senior Family Resource Center LIHTCPB Section 8 | 57 | — | — |
| Twelfth Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Carsons Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Community Group Home for Dd PB Section 8 | 13 | $382 | — |
| Community Manor Apts. PB Section 8 | 9 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Quincy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Hills Apts Public Housing | 200 | $343 | 10 mo |
| Lampe High Rise Apts Public Housing | 145 | $351 | 2 mo |
| Frederick Ball Public Housing | 5 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Quincy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timberline Terrace Senior Apts LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Franklin Square Apts LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Adams County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Adams County: studio $734, 1-BR $811, 2-BR $1,064, 3-BR $1,327, 4-BR $1,500.
Full FMR table for Adams County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Quincy
- 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
- Chicago, IL
- Peoria, IL
- Rockford, IL
- Decatur, IL
- Waukegan, IL
- Springfield, IL
- Joliet, IL
- Aurora, IL
- Chicago Heights, IL
- Bloomington, IL
- Moline, IL
- Danville, IL
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.