Lawndale, IL Low Income Housing

Lawndale, IL Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Lawndale, IL

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

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Lawndale, 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 Lawndale, 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 Lawndale, Illinois - Logan County

Studio Apartments $657
One Bedroom Apartments $837
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,111
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,142

List of Low Income Housing in or near Lawndale, IL

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
Logan County
Listing Location: 16.86 miles from Lawndale

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Meadow Village - Gibson City

601 N. State Street
Gibson City, IL - 60936
(217) 784-8746
Meadow Village is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Meadow Village for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Logan County
Listing Location: 16.88 miles from Lawndale

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Gibson Gardens - Gibson

500-1 E. 13th Street
Gibson, IL - 60936
(217) 784-8510
Gibson Gardens is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Gibson Gardens for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Logan County
Listing Location: 17.21 miles from Lawndale

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

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
Logan County
Listing Location: 17.82 miles from Lawndale

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Amanda Brooke Apartments - Normal

1402 E College Ave
Normal, IL - 61761
(309) 454-2322
Amanda Brooke Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Amanda Brooke Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Logan County
Listing Location: 19.11 miles from Lawndale

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Lincoln Square Apartments - Normal

1700 N School St
Normal, IL - 61761
(309) 452-9474
Lincoln Square Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Lincoln Square Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Logan County
Listing Location: 19.78 miles from Lawndale

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Elliott-pearson Apartments - Chatsworth

405 E. Walnut
Chatsworth, IL - 60921
(815) 635-3092
Elliott-pearson Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Elliott-pearson Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. ...see full details
Logan County
Listing Location: 19.97 miles from Lawndale

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Orlando Northbrook Estates - Normal

710-1 W Orlando St
Normal, IL - 61761
(309) 454-4144
Orlando Northbrook Estates is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Orlando Northbrook Estates for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Logan County
Listing Location: 20.40 miles from Lawndale

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Anglers Manor - Bloomington

1017 S Mercer Ave
Bloomington, IL - 61701
(309) 663-6527
Anglers Manor is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Anglers Manor for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Logan County
Listing Location: 20.60 miles from Lawndale

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Phoenix Towers (ihda) - Bloomington

202 W Locust St
Bloomington, IL - 61701
(309) 827-0041
Phoenix Towers (ihda) is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Phoenix Towers (ihda) for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Logan County
Listing Location: 21.29 miles from Lawndale

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Lawndale, 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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