Urbana, IL Low Income Housing

Urbana, IL Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Urbana, IL

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

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Urbana, 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 Urbana, 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 Urbana, Illinois - Champaign County

Studio Apartments $871
One Bedroom Apartments $1,030
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,335
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,384

List of Low Income Housing in or near Urbana, IL

Center Apartments

Center Apartments - Urbana

1105 North Carroll Avenue
Urbana, IL - 61802
217-373-2430
Center Apartments is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Center Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Champaign County
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Scottswood Manor

Scottswood Manor - Urbana

1103 Lierman Drive
Urbana, IL - 61801
217-356-8750
Scottswood Manor is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Scottswood Manor for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Champaign County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): 1 BR $651, 2 BR $799, 3 BR $938
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Sunnycrest Man0r

Sunnycrest Man0r - Urbana

1805 S Cottage Grove
Urbana, IL - 61801
217-328-6170
Sunnycrest Man0r is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Sunnycrest Man0r for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Champaign County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Prairie Homes - Urbana

106 S Hartle Ave
Urbana, IL - 61802
(217) 356-9176
Prairie Homes is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Prairie Homes for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Champaign County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

C U Independence Apartments - Urbana

610 E Kerr Ave
Urbana, IL - 61801
(217) 337-7595
C-u Independence Apartments is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact C-u Independence Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Champaign County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Edge Of Mall Apartments - Urbana

109 W Illinois
Urbana, IL - 61801
(217) 328-6409
Edge Of Mall Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Edge Of Mall Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Champaign County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Florida House - Urbana

1502 E Florida Ave
Urbana, IL - 61801
(217) 328-3301
Florida House is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Florida House for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Champaign County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Urbana, 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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