Farmington, IL Low Income Housing

Farmington, IL Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Farmington, IL

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

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Farmington, 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 Farmington, 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 Farmington, Illinois - Fulton County

Studio Apartments $626
One Bedroom Apartments $824
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,014
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,354

List of Low Income Housing in or near Farmington, IL

Amcore I - Village Square Elderly Apartments - Canton

1612-1626 E Myrtle St
Canton, IL - 61520
(309) 347-5984
Fulton County
Listing Location: 9.20 miles from Farmington

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

East Elm Apartments - Canton

1405 E. Elm
Canton, IL - 61520
(309) 647-5324
Fulton County
Listing Location: 9.81 miles from Farmington

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Fulton County Housing Authority - Canton

250 S Main Street
Canton, IL - 61520
(309) 647-4120
Fulton County
Listing Location: 10.13 miles from Farmington


Third & Oak Apartments - Canton

500 S. 3rd Avenue
Canton, IL - 61520
(309) 647-1525
Fulton County
Listing Location: 10.32 miles from Farmington

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Heritage Senior Homes - Hanna City

501 - 536 N. Carole Street
Hanna City, IL - 61536
(309) 565-4520
Fulton County
Listing Location: 11.46 miles from Farmington

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Cedars Of Lebanon Apartments - Peoria

1047 N Emily Pl
Peoria, IL - 61604
(309) 673-0917
Fulton County
Listing Location: 17.56 miles from Farmington

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Lexington Hills Ii - Peoria

3440 Oak Crest Drive
Peoria, IL - 61604
(309) 347-5984
Fulton County
Listing Location: 18.87 miles from Farmington

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Lexington Hills I - Peoria

3441-43 W Oakcrest Dr
Peoria, IL - 61604
(309) 347-5984
Fulton County
Listing Location: 18.87 miles from Farmington

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Frontiers West - Peoria

3432 N Molleck Dr
Peoria, IL - 61604
(309)671-8000
Fulton County
Listing Location: 18.92 miles from Farmington

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Lincoln Perry Molleck Apartments - Peoria

3506 N Molleck Dr
Peoria, IL - 61604
(309)673-2252
Fulton County
Listing Location: 18.98 miles from Farmington

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Farmington, 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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