Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Rock Island, IL
There are 17 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Rock Island with roughly 1,325 assisted units — including 11 project-based Section 8 buildings, 4 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $183 to $440 per month. Median reported wait: about 9 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Rock Island
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Rock Island
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Century Woods Apartments PB Section 8 | 230 | $234 | — |
| Spencer Towers Public Housing | 199 | $273 | 9 mo |
| Heather Ridge Apartments PB Section 8 | 169 | $337 | — |
| Maple Ridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 152 | $183 | — |
| Coventry Apartments PB Section 8 | 147 | $440 | — |
| Watch Hill Tower PB Section 8 | 140 | $298 | — |
| Rock Island - Special Needs LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
| Voss Brothers Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| Cascade Garden Public Housing | 33 | $362 | — |
| Sala Flats LIHTCPB Section 8 | 33 | — | — |
| Cotton Mill Living Center LIHTCPB Section 8 | 31 | — | — |
| Goldman Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Renaissance Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Morning Star Housing §811 | 14 | $336 | — |
| Old Chicago Family Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 11 | — | — |
| 3rd & 11th Townhouses Public Housing | 7 | — | — |
| 3rd and 11th Street Addition Public Housing | 2 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Rock Island (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Century Woods Apartments PB Section 8 | 230 | $234 | — |
| Heather Ridge Apartments PB Section 8 | 169 | $337 | — |
| Maple Ridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 152 | $183 | — |
| Coventry Apartments PB Section 8 | 147 | $440 | — |
| Watch Hill Tower PB Section 8 | 140 | $298 | — |
| Voss Brothers Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| Sala Flats LIHTCPB Section 8 | 33 | — | — |
| Cotton Mill Living Center LIHTCPB Section 8 | 31 | — | — |
| Goldman Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Renaissance Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Old Chicago Family Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 11 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Rock Island
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Towers Public Housing | 199 | $273 | 9 mo |
| Cascade Garden Public Housing | 33 | $362 | — |
| 3rd & 11th Townhouses Public Housing | 7 | — | — |
| 3rd and 11th Street Addition Public Housing | 2 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Rock Island
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Island - Special Needs LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Rock Island County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Rock Island County: studio $817, 1-BR $928, 2-BR $1,143, 3-BR $1,498, 4-BR $1,819.
Full FMR table for Rock Island County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Rock Island
- 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
- East Moline, IL
- Milan, IL
- Moline, IL
- Silvis, 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.