Springfield, IL Low Income Housing: A Comprehensive Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Springfield, IL

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

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

Studio Apartments $725

One Bedroom Apartments $873

Two Bedroom Apartments $1,070

Three Bedroom Apartments $1,421

List of Low Income Housing in or near Springfield, IL

Springfield Housing Authority - Springfield

200 North 11th Street
Springfield, IL - 62703
(217) 753-5757
Springfield 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 rentals or vouchers due to the overwhelming need for housing assistance and at times these lists may close to new applicants based on the size of and the length of wait o...see full details
Sangamon County

Tsp-hope, - Springfield

1507 East Cook Street
Springfield, IL - 62703
217-523-6960
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 Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English...see full details
Sangamon County

Springfield Urban League - Springfield

100 North 11th Street
Springfield, IL -
217-789-0830-115
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: 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 Spanish...see full details
Sangamon County

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

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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...see full details
Sangamon County

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

Timberlake Senior Living - Springfield

2521 Empowerment RD
Springfield, IL - 62703
217-321-2103
Timberlake Senior Living is for senior 65 years old or older. We provide 3 full meals,housekeeping,laundry service, activities and transportation.We accept private pay and Medicaid pay sources. ...see full details
Sangamon County

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