Deer Creek, IL Low Income Housing

Deer Creek, IL Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Deer Creek, IL

How do I qualify for low income housing in Deer Creek, 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 Deer Creek, IL

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Deer Creek, 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 Deer Creek, 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 Deer Creek, Illinois - Tazewell County

Studio Apartments $707
One Bedroom Apartments $896
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,164
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,211

List of Low Income Housing in or near Deer Creek, IL

Housing Authority of Jefferson County - Mt Vernon

109 Shiloh Drive
Mt Vernon, IL - 62864
(618) 244-5910
Housing Authority of Jefferson County 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
Tazewell County
Listing Location: 3.47 miles from Deer Creek


Housing Authority of the County of Cook - Chicago

175 W. Jackson Blvd. Suite 350
Chicago, IL - 60604
(312)542-4728
Housing Authority of the County of Cook 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
Tazewell County
Listing Location: 3.47 miles from Deer Creek


St. Clair County Housing Authority - Belleville

1790 South 74th Street
Belleville, IL - 62223
(618) 277-3290
St. Clair 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. Their office is available Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm to assist you. ...see full details
Tazewell County
Listing Location: 3.47 miles from Deer Creek


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Tazewell County
Listing Location: 3.47 miles from Deer Creek

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Brighton Meadows Affordable/ Public Housing - Brighton

1101-1103 Rogers Court
Brighton, IL - 62012
(618) 670-0770
Program type: Low-Income / Affordable Housing Number of Units: 24 Floor plans: 2 bedroom Property email address: robinson@macocompanies.com Features and Amenities: Balcony Ceiling Fan(s) Central Heat/Air Family Apartments Fire Stops Laundry Room Parking Range/Hood Refrigerator Smoke Alarms Storage Space Two-Story Walk-In Closet This is a Low Income Housing community. Income restrictions apply. Contact the property for current availability; wait-lists may apply....see full details
Tazewell County
Listing Location: 3.47 miles from Deer Creek


Morton Estates - Morton

935 East Jefferson Street
Morton, IL - 61550
(844) 528-9388
Morton Estates offers low income one and two bedroom units. This is a Low Income Housing community and will have rent and income restrictions based on the Area Median Income. Hours of Operation: M-Th 9:00 am - 3:00 pm *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
Tazewell County
Listing Location: 6.27 miles from Deer Creek


Wolfway Apartments - Mackinaw

500 W 2nd St
Mackinaw, IL - 61755
(309) 383-3050
Wolfway Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Wolfway Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Tazewell County
Listing Location: 6.99 miles from Deer Creek

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Maple Lawn Apartments - Eureka

700 N. Main Street
Eureka, IL - 61530
309-467-4611
Maple Lawn Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Maple Lawn Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Tazewell County
Listing Location: 7.63 miles from Deer Creek

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Creekwood Apartments - Morton

150 Yordy Road
Morton, IL - 61550
(309) 263-2825
Creekwood Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Creekwood Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Tazewell County
Listing Location: 7.86 miles from Deer Creek

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tall Oak Village - Washington

2324 Washington Rd
Washington, IL - 61571
(309) 745-9304
Tall Oak Village is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Tall Oak Village for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Tazewell County
Listing Location: 9.12 miles from Deer Creek

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Deer Creek, 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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