How many low income apartments are in West Frankfort, IL?

HUD administrative data tracks 4 subsidized properties in West Frankfort with approximately 399 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in West Frankfort?

Tenant-paid rents in West Frankfort's assisted buildings typically range from about $281 to $361 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 West Frankfort?

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 West Frankfort?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Franklin County: about $698/mo for one-bedroom and $916/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in West Frankfort, IL

There are 4 subsidized and income-restricted properties in West Frankfort with roughly 399 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 1 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $281 to $361 per month. Median reported wait: about 6 months.

assisted properties

399

subsidized units

$321

typical rent

6 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in West Frankfort

Complete directory of subsidized housing in West Frankfort

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
West Frankfort Hsg Public Housing	176	$361	7 mo
Kuca Highrise Public Housing	157	$281	4 mo
Strawberry Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8	42	—	—
West Frankfort Village PB Section 8	24	$299	—

Section 8 apartments in West Frankfort (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
Strawberry Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8	42	—	—
West Frankfort Village PB Section 8	24	$299	—

Public housing developments in West Frankfort

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
West Frankfort Hsg Public Housing	176	$361	7 mo
Kuca Highrise Public Housing	157	$281	4 mo

Voucher rent limits: Franklin County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Franklin County: studio $632, 1-BR $698, 2-BR $916, 3-BR $1,181, 4-BR $1,329.

Full FMR table for Franklin County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in West Frankfort

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.