Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Zion, IL
There are 13 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Zion with roughly 1,536 assisted units — including 9 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $382 to $472 per month. Median reported wait: about 40 months.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Zion
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 276 | — | — |
| Crane Meadows Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 266 | — | — |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | 159 | $472 | 40 mo |
| Waterford Apts Phase I LIHTC | 144 | — | — |
| Waterford Apts Phase Ii LIHTC | 144 | — | — |
| Barton Senior Residences of Zion LIHTCPB Section 8 | 130 | — | — |
| Zion Senior Cottages LIHTCPB Section 8 | 110 | — | — |
| Carmel House Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | $445 | — |
| Hebron Townhouse Apartments PB Section 8 | 63 | $448 | — |
| Horizon Village Apartments X151 PB Section 8 | 55 | $414 | — |
| Horizon Village Apartments X151 PB Section 8 | 50 | $382 | — |
| Bethesda Village PB Section 8 | 39 | $417 | — |
| A Safe Place Ii LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Zion (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 276 | — | — |
| Crane Meadows Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 266 | — | — |
| Barton Senior Residences of Zion LIHTCPB Section 8 | 130 | — | — |
| Zion Senior Cottages LIHTCPB Section 8 | 110 | — | — |
| Carmel House Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | $445 | — |
| Hebron Townhouse Apartments PB Section 8 | 63 | $448 | — |
| Horizon Village Apartments X151 PB Section 8 | 55 | $414 | — |
| Horizon Village Apartments X151 PB Section 8 | 50 | $382 | — |
| Bethesda Village PB Section 8 | 39 | $417 | — |
Public housing developments in Zion
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | 159 | $472 | 40 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Zion
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterford Apts Phase I LIHTC | 144 | — | — |
| Waterford Apts Phase Ii LIHTC | 144 | — | — |
| A Safe Place Ii LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
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 Zion
- 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
- Fox Lake, IL
- Gurnee, IL
- Highland Park, IL
- Lake Zurich, IL
- Mundelein, IL
- North Chicago, IL
- Round Lake Beach, IL
- Vernon Hills, IL
- Waukegan, IL
- Chicago, IL
- Peoria, IL
- Rockford, IL
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.