Essex, IL Low Income Housing

Essex, IL Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Essex, IL

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

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Essex, 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 Essex, 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 Essex, Illinois - Kankakee County

Studio Apartments $813
One Bedroom Apartments $1,070
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,458
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,541

List of Low Income Housing in or near Essex, IL

Trinity Housing - Wilmington

32150 W River Rd
Wilmington, IL - 60481
(815) 485-6197
Trinity Housing is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Trinity Housing for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Kankakee County
Listing Location: 8.60 miles from Essex

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Winchester Manor Apartments - Wilmington

800 E Kohler
Wilmington, IL - 60481
(815) 939-1610
Winchester Manor Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Winchester Manor Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. ...see full details
Kankakee County
Listing Location: 9.30 miles from Essex

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
Kankakee County
Listing Location: 13.12 miles from Essex

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Kankakee County Housing Authority - Kankakee

185 N. St. Joseph Ave
Kankakee, IL - 60901
(815) 939-7125
Kankakee 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
Kankakee County
Listing Location: 14.85 miles from Essex


Hidden Glen - Bourbonnais

290 N. Stadium Dr.
Bourbonnais, IL - 60914
(815)932-9265
Hidden Glen is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Hidden Glen for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Kankakee County
Listing Location: 16.75 miles from Essex

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Kankakee Kommons - Kankakee

155 W. Mertens Avenue
Kankakee, IL - 60901
(815) 937-0360
Kankakee Kommons is a low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Kankakee Kommons for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Kankakee County
Listing Location: 17.07 miles from Essex

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

River Woods - Kankakee

300 E River St
Kankakee, IL - 60901
815-939-1500
River Woods is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact River Woods for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Kankakee County
Listing Location: 17.52 miles from Essex

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Renaissance Center Apartments - Kankakee

300 N. Indiana Avenue
Kankakee, IL - 60901
(815) 933-6087
Renaissance Center Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Renaissance Center Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Kankakee County
Listing Location: 17.53 miles from Essex

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Dudley Burrell Apartments - Kankakee

238 N Greenwood
Kankakee, IL - 60901
(815) 933-6087
Dudley Burrell Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Dudley Burrell Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Kankakee County
Listing Location: 17.76 miles from Essex

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Elliott Manor Housing For The Elderly - Morris

200 W Waverly St
Morris, IL - 60450
(815) 942-2400
Elliott Manor Housing For The Elderly is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Elliott Manor Housing For The Elderly for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Kankakee County
Listing Location: 18.23 miles from Essex

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Essex, 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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