How many low income apartments are in Rock Falls, IL?

HUD administrative data tracks 8 subsidized properties in Rock Falls with approximately 508 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Rock Falls?

Tenant-paid rents in Rock Falls's assisted buildings typically range from about $354 to $376 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Rock Falls?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Rock Falls?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Whiteside County: about $719/mo for one-bedroom and $916/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Rock Falls, IL

There are 8 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Rock Falls with roughly 508 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $354 to $376 per month. Median reported wait: about 5 months.

assisted properties

508

subsidized units

$365

typical rent

5 mo

median wait

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Rock Falls

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Civic Plaza Public Housing	140	$354	3 mo
Coloma Homes Public Housing	125	$376	6 mo
Rock Falls Elderly Living Center LIHTCPB Section 8	72	—	—
Civic Plaza Ii Aka Rock Falls Apts PB Section 8	63	$370	—
Crowne Hill Estates LIHTCPB Section 8	42	—	—
Cedar Woods Family LIHTCPB Section 8	27	—	—
Meadows of Luke Ridge Town Homes LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—
Whispering Wind LIHTCPB Section 8	15	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Rock Falls (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
Rock Falls Elderly Living Center LIHTCPB Section 8	72	—	—
Civic Plaza Ii Aka Rock Falls Apts PB Section 8	63	$370	—
Crowne Hill Estates LIHTCPB Section 8	42	—	—
Cedar Woods Family LIHTCPB Section 8	27	—	—
Meadows of Luke Ridge Town Homes LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—
Whispering Wind LIHTCPB Section 8	15	—	—

Public housing developments in Rock Falls

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
Civic Plaza Public Housing	140	$354	3 mo
Coloma Homes Public Housing	125	$376	6 mo

Voucher rent limits: Whiteside County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Whiteside County: studio $673, 1-BR $719, 2-BR $916, 3-BR $1,208, 4-BR $1,213.

Full FMR table for Whiteside County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Rock Falls

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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.