Cortland, IL Low Income Housing

Cortland, IL Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Cortland, IL

How do I qualify for low income housing in Cortland, 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 Cortland, IL

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Cortland, 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 Cortland, 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.

List of Low Income Housing in or near Cortland, IL

Colonial House Apartments - Affordable Community - Dekalb

1600 N. 14th Street
Dekalb, IL - 60115
(815) 756-3408
Colonial House Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Colonial House Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. Amenities & Features: 1 Bedroom Apartments Fully Applianced Kitchens Utilities Included Emergency Pull-Cord System Intercom System Elevator Community Room with Kitchen Library On-Site Laundry Facilities Beautiful Outdoor Patio On-Site Parking Professional On-Site Management 24-Hour Emergency Maintenance ...see full details
De Kalb County
Listing Location: 2.77 miles from Cortland

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Dekalb County Housing Authority - Dekalb

310 N Sixth Street
Dekalb, IL - 60115
(815) 758-2692
Dekalb County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of programs such as Low Rent Public Housing and the Housing Choice Voucher Program - Section 8. These programs are income based and the eligibility guidelines are set by HUD. There may be waiting lists for these programs due to the overwhelming need for housing assistance. At times these lists may close to new applicants based on the size of and length of wait on the lists. If you are in need of housing assistance in the area please contact the Housing Authority directly to obtain more information about eligibility requirements, availability of rentals or vouchers, the status of any waiting lists and their application procedures.   At the time of this listings last update , 8/2/2011 the Authority's website stated that the waiting lists for Public Housing and HCV - Section 8 opened on 8/1/2011. They would accept 500 new application for each program before the lists would close and after that time they would only accept new applications for Senior/Disabled persons. ...see full details
De Kalb County
Listing Location: 3.04 miles from Cortland


University Village Iii - Dekalb

819 Russell Rd
Dekalb, IL - 60115
(815) 758-7859
University Village Iii is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact University Village Iii for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. ...see full details
De Kalb County
Listing Location: 4.36 miles from Cortland

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Greenbrier Apartments - Dekalb

926 Greenbrier Rd
Dekalb, IL - 60115
(630) 879-0350
Greenbrier Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Greenbrier Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
De Kalb County
Listing Location: 4.55 miles from Cortland

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

University Village Phase Ii - Dekalb

706 N. Annie Glidden Rd.
Dekalb, IL - 60115
(815) 758-7859
University Village Phase Ii is a low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact University Village Phase Ii for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
De Kalb County
Listing Location: 4.61 miles from Cortland

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

University Village Phase I - Dekalb

722 Annie Glidden Road
Dekalb, IL - 60115
(815) 758-7859
University Village Phase I is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact University Village Phase I for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
De Kalb County
Listing Location: 4.62 miles from Cortland

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Gideon Court Apartments - Dekalb

1325 W Lincoln Hwy
Dekalb, IL - 60115
(815) 758-1320
Gideon Court Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Gideon Court Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
De Kalb County
Listing Location: 4.76 miles from Cortland

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

The Meadows Affordable/ Public Housing Senior Living - Elburn

318 Dempsey Street
Elburn, IL - 60119
(630) 365-3300
Program type: Market Rate and Affordable rate. Senior Living. Bedroom Options: 2, 3, 4 Water/Sewer Included. Features and Amenities: 24 Hour Emergency Maintenance Activity Center Elevator Extra Storage Space Gazebo Intercom Entry Library On Site Laundry On Site Management Resident Activities This is a Low Income Housing community. Income restrictions apply. Contact the property for current availability; wait-lists may apply. ...see full details
De Kalb County
Listing Location: 11.68 miles from Cortland


Village Green-genoa - Genoa

216-26 Railroad Ave
Genoa, IL - 60135
(815) 397-3755
Village Green-genoa is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Village Green-genoa for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
De Kalb County
Listing Location: 12.37 miles from Cortland

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Sequoya Apartments - Shabbona

15-a Sequoya Street
Shabbona, IL - 60550
(815) 739-0417
Sequoya Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Sequoya Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. ...see full details
De Kalb County
Listing Location: 14.39 miles from Cortland

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Cortland, 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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