How many low income apartments are in Wood River, IL?

HUD administrative data tracks 3 subsidized properties in Wood River with approximately 146 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Wood River?

Tenant-paid rents in Wood River's assisted buildings typically range from about $339 to $353 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 Wood River?

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 Wood River?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Madison County: about $995/mo for one-bedroom and $1,218/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Wood River, IL

There are 3 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Wood River with roughly 146 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 1 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $339 to $353 per month.

assisted properties

146

subsidized units

$346

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Wood River

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Wood River

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Windham Terrace Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	60	—	—
Stevens Building PB Section 8	46	$339	—
Golden Oak Apartments PB Section 8	40	$353	—

Section 8 apartments in Wood River (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
Windham Terrace Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	60	—	—
Stevens Building PB Section 8	46	$339	—
Golden Oak Apartments PB Section 8	40	$353	—

Voucher rent limits: Madison County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Madison County: studio $955, 1-BR $995, 2-BR $1,218, 3-BR $1,568, 4-BR $1,812.

Full FMR table for Madison County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Wood River

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.