Blue Mound, IL Low Income Housing

Blue Mound, IL Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Blue Mound, IL

How do I qualify for low income housing in Blue Mound, 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 Blue Mound, IL

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Blue Mound, 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 Blue Mound, 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 Blue Mound, Illinois - Macon County

Studio Apartments $686
One Bedroom Apartments $770
Two Bedroom Apartments $943
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,287

List of Low Income Housing in or near Blue Mound, IL

Macon Apartments Affordable/ Public Housing - Macon

320 W Dunn Street
Macon, IL - 62544
(618) 544-8645
Program type: Low-Income / Affordable Housing Number of Units: 4 Floor plans: 2 bedroom Property email address: robinson@macocompanies.com Features and Amenities: Central Heat/Air Family Apartments Fire Stops Laundry Room Parking Range/Hood Refrigerator Single Story Storage Space Washer/Dryer This is a Low Income Housing community. Income restrictions apply. Contact the property for current availability; wait-lists may apply....see full details
Macon County
Listing Location: 6.43 miles from Blue Mound


Victorian Woods - Decatur

3910 W Main Street
Decatur, IL - 62522
217-424-0650
Victorian Woods is a low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Victorian Woods for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Macon County
Listing Location: 11.36 miles from Blue Mound

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Community Investment Corporation Of Decatur, - Decatur

2121 S. Imboden Court
Decatur, IL - 62521
217-423-0352-196
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Fair Housing Pre-Purchase Education WorkshopsMortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution CounselingNon-Delinquency Post Purchase Workshops for HomeownersPre-purchase CounselingPre-purchase Homebuyer Education WorkshopsPredatory Lending Education Workshops Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English...see full details
Macon County
Listing Location: 11.58 miles from Blue Mound


Woodford Indepedent Group Residence - Decatur

111 Timari Ct
Decatur, IL - 62521
1-217-423-6199
Woodford Indepedent Group Residence is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Woodford Indepedent Group Residence for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Macon County
Listing Location: 11.73 miles from Blue Mound

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Woodford Apartments - Decatur

1025 W Wood St
Decatur, IL - 62522
217-429-7264
Woodford Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Woodford Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Macon County
Listing Location: 12.61 miles from Blue Mound

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Greenwood Manor Apartments - Decatur

333 W Main St
Decatur, IL - 62523
(217) 423-2591
Greenwood Manor is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Greenwood Manor for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Macon County
Listing Location: 13.01 miles from Blue Mound

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Belvedere Center Plaza - Decatur

225 W Wood St
Decatur, IL - 62523
(217)425-8822
Belvedere Center Plaza is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Belvedere Center Plaza for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Macon County
Listing Location: 13.06 miles from Blue Mound

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

West Mound Apartments - Decatur

3707 North Haven Ct
Decatur, IL - 62526
(217) 877-5323
West Mound Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact West Mound Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Macon County
Listing Location: 13.17 miles from Blue Mound

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Poplar Properties - Assumption

Illinois St
Assumption, IL - 62510
217-774-3290
Poplar Properties is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Poplar Properties for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Macon County
Listing Location: 13.48 miles from Blue Mound

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Park Glen - Taylorville

630 N Webster St
Taylorville, IL - 62568
217-287-1461
Park Glen is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Park Glen for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Macon County
Listing Location: 13.62 miles from Blue Mound

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Blue Mound, 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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