Cornell, IL Low Income Housing

Cornell, IL Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Cornell, IL

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

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Cornell, 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 Cornell, 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 Cornell, Illinois - Livingston County

Studio Apartments $644
One Bedroom Apartments $834
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,098
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,139

List of Low Income Housing in or near Cornell, IL

Pontiac Towers - Pontiac

1011 West Washington Street
Pontiac, IL - 61764
(815)842-2307
Pontiac Towers is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Pontiac Towers for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Livingston County
Listing Location: 8.89 miles from Cornell

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Century Apartments Streator IL - Streator

1105 Sansom Street
Streator, IL - 60446
815-272-3555
2 bedroom apartments with lots of closet space. Included a/c, stove, and fridge. ...see full details
Livingston County
Listing Location: 9.60 miles from Cornell


Prairie Horizons Apartments - Pontiac

1510 South Locust Street
Pontiac, IL - 61764
(815) 842-1122
Prairie Horizons Apartments is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Prairie Horizons Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. ...see full details
Livingston County
Listing Location: 10.12 miles from Cornell

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Streater Unlimited Development Corporation - Streator

315 S Sterling St
Streator, IL - 61364
(815)673-5574
Streater Unlimited Development Corporation is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Streater Unlimited Development Corporation for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Livingston County
Listing Location: 10.29 miles from Cornell

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Fornof Manor - Streator

606 E. Morrell Street
Streator, IL - 61364
(815) 673-2229
Fornof Manor is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Fornof Manor for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Livingston County
Listing Location: 10.83 miles from Cornell

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Dwight Commons - Affordable Senior Apartments - Dwight

111 Bannon Drive
Dwight, IL - 60420
(815) 304-7643
This complex is 24 one-bedroom units, 100% Section 8 for Elderly (62 and over) or disabled. Includes living room, kitchen, bedroom, bath, patio, stackable washer-dryer, carpeting and drapes. Self cleaning range. It has a large community building. Contact Jodi Myers for an application. Equal Housing Opportunity, Handicap Accessible. ...see full details
Livingston County
Listing Location: 17.85 miles from Cornell

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Woodcrest Apartments - Ottawa

1410 Dakota Dr
Ottawa, IL - 61350
(815) 434-0444
Woodcrest Apartments is a low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Woodcrest Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Livingston County
Listing Location: 23.81 miles from Cornell

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Lasalle County Housing Authority - Ottawa

526 E Norris Drive
Ottawa, IL - 61350
(815) 434-0380
Lasalle 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 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 on the lists. If you are in need of assistance 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. ...see full details
Livingston County
Listing Location: 25.93 miles from Cornell


Turnberry Court Apartments - Ottawa

2811 Champlain St
Ottawa, IL - 61350
(815) 433-9400
Turnberry Court Apartments offers 110 low income one, two and three bedroom units. This is a Low Income Housing community and will have rent and income restrictions based on the Area Median Income. Call (815) 433-9400 for leasing info. *Given the demand for low income housing, there may be a waiting list.  If this listing is incorrect, please contact us using the form below.* ...see full details
Livingston County
Listing Location: 26.51 miles from Cornell


Lasalle Manor - La Salle

1135 10th St
La Salle, IL - 61301
(815) 223-0557
Lasalle Manor is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Lasalle Manor for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. ...see full details
Livingston County
Listing Location: 30.61 miles from Cornell

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Cornell, 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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