Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Waukegan, IL
There are 23 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Waukegan with roughly 2,881 assisted units — including 14 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 14 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $218 to $802 per month. Median reported wait: about 30 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Waukegan
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Waukegan
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whispering Oaks Apts LIHTC | 405 | — | — |
| Whispering Oaks Phase 1 PB Section 8 | 404 | $476 | — |
| Cinnamon Lake Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 274 | — | — |
| Liliac Ledge Apartments PB Section 8 | 203 | $398 | — |
| Brookstone Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 168 | — | — |
| Kings Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 168 | — | — |
| Buckingham Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 166 | — | — |
| Harry A. Poe Manor Home Public Housing | 154 | $340 | 30 mo |
| Lakeside Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | $218 | — |
| Village Park Apts LIHTC | 126 | — | — |
| Hickory Road Manor PB Section 8 | 120 | $446 | — |
| Barwell Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | $391 | — |
| Green Bay Manor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | — | — |
| The Residences at Fountain Square LIHTC | 75 | — | — |
| Waukegan Apts LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Cinnamon Lake Towers X019 PB Section 8 | 60 | $308 | — |
| Cinnamon Lake Towers X019 PB Section 8 | 55 | $329 | — |
| Karcher Artspace Lofts LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Armory Terrace Homes Public Housing | 25 | $802 | — |
| Waukegan Supportive Living §811 | 23 | $390 | — |
| Chapel Garden Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 22 | — | — |
| Armory Terrace Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 10 | $425 | — |
| Il06rdd1314 - 811-11623 Kirwan Apar §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Waukegan (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whispering Oaks Phase 1 PB Section 8 | 404 | $476 | — |
| Cinnamon Lake Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 274 | — | — |
| Liliac Ledge Apartments PB Section 8 | 203 | $398 | — |
| Brookstone Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 168 | — | — |
| Kings Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 168 | — | — |
| Buckingham Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 166 | — | — |
| Lakeside Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | $218 | — |
| Hickory Road Manor PB Section 8 | 120 | $446 | — |
| Barwell Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | $391 | — |
| Green Bay Manor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | — | — |
| Cinnamon Lake Towers X019 PB Section 8 | 60 | $308 | — |
| Cinnamon Lake Towers X019 PB Section 8 | 55 | $329 | — |
| Chapel Garden Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 22 | — | — |
| Armory Terrace Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 10 | $425 | — |
Public housing developments in Waukegan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry A. Poe Manor Home Public Housing | 154 | $340 | 30 mo |
| Armory Terrace Homes Public Housing | 25 | $802 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Waukegan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whispering Oaks Apts LIHTC | 405 | — | — |
| Village Park Apts LIHTC | 126 | — | — |
| The Residences at Fountain Square LIHTC | 75 | — | — |
| Waukegan Apts LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Karcher Artspace Lofts LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Lake County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Lake County: studio $1,480, 1-BR $1,581, 2-BR $1,781, 3-BR $2,294, 4-BR $2,653.
Full FMR table for Lake County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Waukegan
- 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.
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Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.