Alma, IL Low Income Housing

Alma, IL Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Alma, IL

How do I qualify for low income housing in Alma, IL?
To qualify for low income housing in Illinois, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Types of Low Income Housing in Alma, IL

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Alma, IL, including:
  • Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
  • Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
  • Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
  • Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
  • Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.


In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in Alma, IL. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.

PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.



We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.

HUD Fair Market Rent For Alma, Illinois - Marion County

Studio Apartments $627
One Bedroom Apartments $774
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,013
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,041

List of Low Income Housing in or near Alma, IL

Downtown Apartments - Salem

200 N Jefferson St
Salem, IL - 62881
(217)342-4050
Downtown Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Downtown Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Marion County
Listing Location: 6.74 miles from Alma

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Glenwood Acres Ii - Salem

536 Roddy Rd
Salem, IL - 62881
(618)548-3019
Glenwood Acres Ii is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Glenwood Acres Ii for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Marion County
Listing Location: 6.89 miles from Alma

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Sycamore Aka Parkside Apartments - Saint Peter

Rr 1
Saint Peter, IL - 62880
217-774-3290
Sycamore Aka Parkside Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Sycamore Aka Parkside Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Marion County
Listing Location: 11.67 miles from Alma

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Sycamore Apartments Aka Farina Apartments - Farina

Rr 2
Farina, IL - 62838
217-774-3290
Sycamore Apartments Aka Farina Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Sycamore Apartments Aka Farina Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Marion County
Listing Location: 13.26 miles from Alma

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Centralia Meadows - Centralia

104 Fairway Drive
Centralia, IL - 62801
(618) 533-3171
Centralia Meadows offers 16 low income one and two bedroom units. This is a Low Income Housing Tax Credit community and will have rent and income restrictions based on the Area Median Income. Given the demand for low income housing, there may be a waiting list. If this listing is incorrect, please contact us using the form below. ...see full details
Marion County
Listing Location: 16.54 miles from Alma


Plaza Verde Apartments - Centralia

1200 W 4th St Rr5
Centralia, IL - 62801
618-532-6721
Plaza Verde Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Plaza Verde Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Marion County
Listing Location: 18.83 miles from Alma

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Vandalia-country Place Apartments - Vandalia

9-16 W Johnson St
Vandalia, IL - 62471
(815) 397-3755
Vandalia-country Place Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Vandalia-country Place Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Marion County
Listing Location: 19.13 miles from Alma

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Cefs Fayette County Outreach Office - Vandalia

517 W. Gallatin Street
Vandalia, IL -
618-283-2631
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Fair Housing Pre-Purchase Education Workshops Financial Management Budget Counseling Home Improvement and Rehabilitation Counseling Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling Non-Delinquency Post Purchase Workshops for Homeowners Pre-purchase Counseling Pre-purchase Homebuyer Education Workshops Predatory Lending Education Workshops Rental Housing Counseling Services for Homeless Counseling Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English...see full details
Marion County
Listing Location: 19.36 miles from Alma


Marion County Affordable Housing Association - Centralia

PO Box 689
Centralia, IL - 62801

...see full details
Marion County
Listing Location: 21.13 miles from Alma

Non Profit Apartment

Steele Street Apartments - Louisville

980 Steele Street
Louisville, IL - 62858
(618) 665-4081
Steele Street Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Steele Street Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Marion County
Listing Location: 21.71 miles from Alma

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Alma, IL

  • 1. Check with local social service agencies. Many social service agencies offer affordable housing programs or can provide you with information on affordable housing resources in your area.
  • 2. HUD Exchange: The HUD Exchange website provides information on a variety of federal housing programs, including Section 8 and HOME.
  • 3. National Low Income Housing Coalition: The NLIHC website provides information on affordable housing programs and policies at the national and state levels.

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