Pleasant Plains, IL Low Income Housing

Pleasant Plains, IL Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Pleasant Plains, IL

How do I qualify for low income housing in Pleasant Plains, 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 Pleasant Plains, IL

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Pleasant Plains, 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 Pleasant Plains, 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 Pleasant Plains, Illinois - Sangamon County

Studio Apartments $741
One Bedroom Apartments $911
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,194
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,254

List of Low Income Housing in or near Pleasant Plains, IL

D-marr-d Apartments - New Berlin

401 S. 0ak Street
New Berlin, IL - 62670
217 364-4749
D-marr-d Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact D-marr-d Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Sangamon County
Listing Location: 10.20 miles from Pleasant Plains

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Menard County Housing Authority - Petersburg

101 W Sheridan Road
Petersburg, IL - 62675
(217) 632-7723
Menard 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 requirements are set by HUD. There may be waiting lists for vouchers or rentals due to the overwhelming need for housing assistance and 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 assistance in the area please contact the Housing Authority directly to obtain more information about eligibility requirements, availability of vouchers or rentals, the status of any waiting lists and their application procedures. ...see full details
Sangamon County
Listing Location: 10.34 miles from Pleasant Plains


Washington Plaza - Springfield

2301 W Washington Rd
Springfield, IL - 62702
(217)787-5052
Washington Plaza is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Washington Plaza for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Sangamon County
Listing Location: 12.83 miles from Pleasant Plains

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Capitol Retirement Village - Springfield

500 North Bruns Lane
Springfield, IL - 62702
217-546-9700
Capitol Retirement Village is a low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Capitol Retirement Village for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Sangamon County
Listing Location: 13.21 miles from Pleasant Plains

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Park Towers - Springfield

405 Williams St
Springfield, IL - 62704
(217) 753-4550
Park Towers is a low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Park Towers for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Sangamon County
Listing Location: 15.01 miles from Pleasant Plains

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Sangamon Towers - Springfield

424 N 4th St
Springfield, IL - 62702
(217) 525-3802
Sangamon Towers is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Sangamon Towers for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Sangamon County
Listing Location: 15.06 miles from Pleasant Plains

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Near North Village - Springfield

401 E. Jefferson Street
Springfield, IL - 62701
(217) 525-2505
Near North Village is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Near North Village for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Sangamon County
Listing Location: 15.12 miles from Pleasant Plains

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Illinois Assistive Technology Program - Springfield

1 West Old State Capitol Plaza,
Springfield, IL -
217-522-7985-113
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 Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English...see full details
Sangamon County
Listing Location: 15.20 miles from Pleasant Plains


Partnership For Homeownership Foundation - Springfield

522 South Fifth St
Springfield, IL - 62701
217-391-4842
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling Pre-purchase Counseling Pre-purchase Homebuyer Education Workshops Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English...see full details
Sangamon County
Listing Location: 15.30 miles from Pleasant Plains


City Of Springfield Office Of Community Relations - Springfield

231 South 6th St.
Springfield, IL -
217-789-2270
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Fair Housing Pre-Purchase Education Workshops 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 Services for Homeless Counseling Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English...see full details
Sangamon County
Listing Location: 15.31 miles from Pleasant Plains


Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Pleasant Plains, 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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