Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Taylorville, IL
There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Taylorville with roughly 464 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $271 to $473 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Taylorville
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Taylorville
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hershey Tower/senior Village PB Section 8 | 139 | $271 | — |
| Park Glen PB Section 8 | 125 | $383 | — |
| Hathaway Homes Phase Ii LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Berkshires LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| North Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Shumway Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Rolling Meadows §202 Senior | 23 | $473 | — |
| Vandeveer Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 19 | — | — |
| Taylorville Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 18 | — | — |
| John Street Project LIHTCPB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Heights Group Home LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Taylorville (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hershey Tower/senior Village PB Section 8 | 139 | $271 | — |
| Park Glen PB Section 8 | 125 | $383 | — |
| Berkshires LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| North Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Shumway Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Vandeveer Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 19 | — | — |
| Taylorville Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 18 | — | — |
| John Street Project LIHTCPB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Taylorville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hathaway Homes Phase Ii LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Heights Group Home LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Christian County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Christian County: studio $672, 1-BR $742, 2-BR $974, 3-BR $1,168, 4-BR $1,418.
Full FMR table for Christian County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Taylorville
- 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
- Pana, IL
- Chicago, IL
- Peoria, IL
- Rockford, IL
- Decatur, IL
- Waukegan, IL
- Springfield, IL
- Joliet, IL
- Aurora, IL
- Chicago Heights, IL
- Bloomington, IL
- Moline, IL
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.