Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Springfield, IL
There are 51 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Springfield with roughly 2,787 assisted units — including 21 project-based Section 8 buildings, 8 public housing developments, and 36 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $290 to $690 per month. Median reported wait: about 11 months.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Springfield
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near North Village PB Section 8 | 283 | $360 | — |
| Sha Towers Public Housing | 247 | $290 | 11 mo |
| Sangamon Towers PB Section 8 | 212 | $333 | — |
| Sha North Public Housing | 198 | $398 | 9 mo |
| Springfield Acres LIHTC | 168 | — | — |
| Homestead at Montvale LIHTCPB Section 8 | 160 | — | — |
| Capitol Plaza Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | $346 | — |
| Madison Park Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | — | — |
| Sha South Public Housing | 141 | $441 | 9 mo |
| Park Towers X6008 PB Section 8 | 104 | $363 | — |
| Washington Plaza PB Section 8 | 100 | $437 | — |
| Poplar Place Townhomes LIHTC | 99 | — | — |
| Trevi Garden Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Springmeadow Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| The Villas at Vinegar Hill Public Housing | 74 | $400 | 10 mo |
| Timberlake Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 67 | — | — |
| Homestead Place of Springfield Lp LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Timberlake Supportive Living LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Capitol Retirement Village §202 Senior | 59 | $451 | — |
| Springfield Plaza LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Genesis Place Public Housing | 31 | $474 | 18 mo |
| Nehemiah Homes Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Lincolnwood Estates LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| Union Baptist Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| King's Court Project LIHTCPB Section 8 | 22 | — | — |
| North Park Place Public Housing | 22 | $690 | 27 mo |
| Nehemiah Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Springfield Residential Servic §811 | 16 | $313 | — |
| Ucp Accessible Housing §811 | 10 | — | — |
| Butts Apts #2 LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| Schnapp Apts I LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| 913 N 7th Street LIHTC | 3 | — | — |
| 5 Non-mixfin P.h. Units at Genesis Place Public Housing | 2 | — | — |
| 641 North 5th St LIHTCPB Section 8 | 2 | — | — |
| 719 North Sixth St LIHTCPB Section 8 | 2 | — | — |
| 800 N 6th Street Duplesx LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| 804 N 6th St Duplex LIHTCPB Section 8 | 2 | — | — |
| 901 N Seventh St Duplex LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| 903 N Seventh Stduplex LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| Hope Vi Homeownership Section 5h Public Housing | 2 | — | — |
| North 4th Street LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| Sunley Fund I LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| 1115 S 14th LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| 1829 Martin Luther King LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| 808 N Sixth St LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| 915 N Seveth St House LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| 921 N Sixth Street LIHTCPB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
| Sunley Fund Ii LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Sunley Fund Iii LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Sunley Fund Iv LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Sunley Fund V LIHTCPB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Springfield (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near North Village PB Section 8 | 283 | $360 | — |
| Sangamon Towers PB Section 8 | 212 | $333 | — |
| Homestead at Montvale LIHTCPB Section 8 | 160 | — | — |
| Capitol Plaza Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | $346 | — |
| Madison Park Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | — | — |
| Park Towers X6008 PB Section 8 | 104 | $363 | — |
| Washington Plaza PB Section 8 | 100 | $437 | — |
| Trevi Garden Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Springmeadow Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Timberlake Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 67 | — | — |
| Homestead Place of Springfield Lp LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Timberlake Supportive Living LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Nehemiah Homes Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Union Baptist Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| King's Court Project LIHTCPB Section 8 | 22 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Springfield
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sha Towers Public Housing | 247 | $290 | 11 mo |
| Sha North Public Housing | 198 | $398 | 9 mo |
| Sha South Public Housing | 141 | $441 | 9 mo |
| The Villas at Vinegar Hill Public Housing | 74 | $400 | 10 mo |
| Genesis Place Public Housing | 31 | $474 | 18 mo |
| North Park Place Public Housing | 22 | $690 | 27 mo |
| 5 Non-mixfin P.h. Units at Genesis Place Public Housing | 2 | — | — |
| Hope Vi Homeownership Section 5h Public Housing | 2 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Springfield
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Acres LIHTC | 168 | — | — |
| Poplar Place Townhomes LIHTC | 99 | — | — |
| Springfield Plaza LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Lincolnwood Estates LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| Butts Apts #2 LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| Schnapp Apts I LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| 913 N 7th Street LIHTC | 3 | — | — |
| 800 N 6th Street Duplesx LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| 901 N Seventh St Duplex LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| 903 N Seventh Stduplex LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| North 4th Street LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| Sunley Fund I LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| 1115 S 14th LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| 1829 Martin Luther King LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| 808 N Sixth St LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Sangamon County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Sangamon County: studio $829, 1-BR $970, 2-BR $1,203, 3-BR $1,611, 4-BR $1,682.
Full FMR table for Sangamon County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Springfield
- 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
- Joliet, IL
- Aurora, IL
- Chicago Heights, IL
- Bloomington, IL
- Moline, IL
- Danville, IL
- Zion, IL
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.