How many low income apartments are in Washington, IL?

HUD administrative data tracks 4 subsidized properties in Washington with approximately 440 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Washington?

Tenant-paid rents in Washington's assisted buildings typically range from about $308 to $471 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 Washington?

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 Washington?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Tazewell County: about $818/mo for one-bedroom and $1,039/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Washington, IL

There are 4 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Washington with roughly 440 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 2 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $308 to $471 per month.

assisted properties

440

subsidized units

$390

typical rent

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median wait

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Washington

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Leisure Acres Phase Ii PB Section 8	148	$471	—
Tall Oak Village PB Section 8	132	$308	—
Leisure Acres Phase I LIHTC	100	—	—
Washington Village Estates LIHTCPB Section 8	60	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Washington (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
Leisure Acres Phase Ii PB Section 8	148	$471	—
Tall Oak Village PB Section 8	132	$308	—
Washington Village Estates LIHTCPB Section 8	60	—	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Washington

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
Leisure Acres Phase I LIHTC	100	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Tazewell County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Tazewell County: studio $758, 1-BR $818, 2-BR $1,039, 3-BR $1,346, 4-BR $1,449.

Full FMR table for Tazewell County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Washington

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.