Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Urbana, IL
There are 16 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Urbana with roughly 901 assisted units — including 13 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 $304 to $419 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Urbana
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Urbana
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | — | — |
| Florida House Ml0130 PB Section 8 | 120 | $388 | — |
| Sunnycrest Man0r PB Section 8 | 101 | $337 | — |
| Sunnycrest Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 101 | — | — |
| Rainbow Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Crystal View Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| Prairie Green Apts Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Edge of Mall PB Section 8 | 50 | $406 | — |
| Aspen Courts PB Section 8 | 48 | $317 | — |
| Prairie Green Apts Phase Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Hamilton on the Park LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| C-u Independence PB Section 8 | 24 | $419 | — |
| Prairie Green Apts Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Prairie Homes Inc PB Section 8 | 16 | $399 | — |
| Center Apartments §811 | 15 | $304 | — |
| Il06rdd1224 - 811-11011 Aspen Court §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Urbana (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | — | — |
| Florida House Ml0130 PB Section 8 | 120 | $388 | — |
| Sunnycrest Man0r PB Section 8 | 101 | $337 | — |
| Sunnycrest Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 101 | — | — |
| Rainbow Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Crystal View Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| Prairie Green Apts Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Edge of Mall PB Section 8 | 50 | $406 | — |
| Aspen Courts PB Section 8 | 48 | $317 | — |
| Prairie Green Apts Phase Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| C-u Independence PB Section 8 | 24 | $419 | — |
| Prairie Green Apts Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Prairie Homes Inc PB Section 8 | 16 | $399 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Urbana
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton on the Park LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Champaign County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Champaign County: studio $941, 1-BR $946, 2-BR $1,122, 3-BR $1,436, 4-BR $1,486.
Full FMR table for Champaign County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Urbana
- 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
- Champaign, 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.