Iola, IL Low Income Housing

Iola, IL Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Iola, IL

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

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Iola, 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 Iola, 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 Iola, Illinois - Clay County

Studio Apartments $600
One Bedroom Apartments $774
Two Bedroom Apartments $942
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,042

List of Low Income Housing in or near Iola, IL

Sycamore Apartments Aka Farina Apartments - Farina

Rr 2
Farina, IL - 62838
217-774-3290
Sycamore Apartments Aka Farina Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Sycamore Apartments Aka Farina Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Clay County
Listing Location: 5.02 miles from Iola

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Steele Street Apartments - Louisville

980 Steele Street
Louisville, IL - 62858
(618) 665-4081
Steele Street Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Steele Street Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Clay County
Listing Location: 7.81 miles from Iola

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Hickory Street Apartments - Louisville

233 E. Chestnut Street
Louisville, IL - 62858
(618) 665-4081
Hickory Street Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Hickory Street Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Clay County
Listing Location: 8.07 miles from Iola

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Flora Meadows Affordable/ Public Housing - Flora

800 Lamson
Flora, IL - 62839
(618) 544-8645
Program type: Low-Income / Affordable Housing Number of Units: 12 Floor plans: 1 and 2 bedroom Property email address: robinson@macocompanies.com Features and Amenities: Family Apartments Fire Stops Laundry Room On-Site Maintenance On-Site Manager Parking Playground Range/Hood Refrigerator Single Story Smoke Alarms Window Air This is a Low Income Housing community. Income restrictions apply. Contact the property for current availability; wait-lists may apply. ...see full details
Clay County
Listing Location: 13.11 miles from Iola


C.e.f.s. Clay County Outreach Office - Flora

832b West North
Flora, IL - 62839
618-662-4024
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Fair Housing Pre-Purchase Education Workshops Financial Management Budget Counseling Home Improvement and Rehabilitation Counseling Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling Non-Delinquency Post Purchase Workshops for Homeowners Pre-purchase Counseling Pre-purchase Homebuyer Education Workshops Predatory Lending Education Workshops Rental Housing Counseling Services for Homeless Counseling Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English...see full details
Clay County
Listing Location: 13.52 miles from Iola


Elm Apartments - Flora

417 N. Elm
Flora, IL - 62839
(618) 665-4081
Elm Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Elm Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Clay County
Listing Location: 13.52 miles from Iola

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

State Street Apartments - Flora

230 W 2nd Street
Flora, IL - 62839
(618) 665-4081
State Street Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact State Street Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Clay County
Listing Location: 13.68 miles from Iola

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Sycamore Aka Parkside Apartments - Saint Peter

Rr 1
Saint Peter, IL - 62880
217-774-3290
Sycamore Aka Parkside Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Sycamore Aka Parkside Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Clay County
Listing Location: 13.76 miles from Iola

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Walnut Apartments - Clay City

Walnut St
Clay City, IL - 62824
(618) 665-4081
Walnut Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Walnut Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Clay County
Listing Location: 18.01 miles from Iola

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Slate Creek Apartments - Effingham

2301 S Veterans Dr
Effingham, IL - 62401
(217) 342-4050
Slate Creek Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Slate Creek Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Clay County
Listing Location: 19.05 miles from Iola

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Iola, 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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