How many low income apartments are in Salem, IL?

HUD administrative data tracks 5 subsidized properties in Salem with approximately 275 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Salem?

Tenant-paid rents in Salem's assisted buildings typically range from about $354 to $404 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 Salem?

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 Salem?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Marion County: about $769/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 Salem, IL

There are 5 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Salem with roughly 275 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 2 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $354 to $404 per month. Median reported wait: about 4 months.

assisted properties

275

subsidized units

$379

typical rent

4 mo

median wait

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Salem

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Meadow Lark Manor Public Housing	130	$374	4 mo
Mills Crossing Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	42	—	—
Manor at Salem Woods LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Glenwood Acres Ii PB Section 8	39	$354	—
Downtown Apartments PB Section 8	24	$404	—

Section 8 apartments in Salem (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
Mills Crossing Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	42	—	—
Manor at Salem Woods LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Glenwood Acres Ii PB Section 8	39	$354	—
Downtown Apartments PB Section 8	24	$404	—

Public housing developments in Salem

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
Meadow Lark Manor Public Housing	130	$374	4 mo

Voucher rent limits: Marion County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Marion County: studio $662, 1-BR $769, 2-BR $916, 3-BR $1,190, 4-BR $1,537.

Full FMR table for Marion County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Salem

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.