Mounds, IL Low Income Housing

Mounds, IL Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Mounds, IL

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

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Mounds, 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 Mounds, 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 Mounds, Illinois - Pulaski County

Studio Apartments $621
One Bedroom Apartments $774
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,089
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,318

List of Low Income Housing in or near Mounds, IL

Market Square - Mound City

627 High St
Mound City, IL - 62963
618 524-8411
Market Square is a low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Market Square for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Pulaski County
Listing Location: 2.80 miles from Mounds

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Little Egypt Apartments - Cairo

310 18th St
Cairo, IL - 62914
(618) 997-5365
Little Egypt Apartments is a low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Little Egypt Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Pulaski County
Listing Location: 7.93 miles from Mounds

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Little Egypt Hsg. Dev. Corp. - Cairo

310 18th St
Cairo, IL - 62914
(618) 997-5365
Little Egypt Hsg. Dev. Corp. is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Little Egypt Hsg. Dev. Corp. for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Pulaski County
Listing Location: 7.93 miles from Mounds

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Delta Apartments - Cairo

1207 Commercial Avenue
Cairo, IL - 62914
618-734-2665
Delta Apartments is a low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Delta Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Pulaski County
Listing Location: 8.11 miles from Mounds

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Colony House Apartments Ltd - Barlow

S Sixth St
Barlow, KY - 42024
270-334-3148
Colony House Apartments Ltd is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Colony House Apartments Ltd for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Pulaski County
Listing Location: 9.73 miles from Mounds

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Blue Jay Acres Affordable/ Public Housing - Charleston

722 South 9th Street
Charleston, MO - 63834
(573) 638-4513
Program type: Low-Income / Affordable Housing Number of Units: 16 Floor plans: 1 and 2 bedroom Property email address: bluejayacres@macoapts.com Features and Amenities: Baseboard Heat Family Apartments Fire Stops On-Site Maintenance On-Site Manager Parking Range/Hood Refrigerator Single Story Smoke Alarms Washer/Dryer Hook-ups 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
Pulaski County
Listing Location: 16.01 miles from Mounds


Charleston Apartment Homes - Charleston

711 S Green St
Charleston, MO - 63834
(573) 683-2245
Charleston Apartment Homes is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Charleston Apartment Homes for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Pulaski County
Listing Location: 16.22 miles from Mounds

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Oak Street Apartments - MO - Scott City

1032 Oak Street
Scott City, MO - 63780
(573) 264-0069
Oak Street Apartments offers 24 low income one and two bedroom units. This is a Low Income Housing Tax Credit community and will have rent and income restrictions based on the Area Median Income. 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
Pulaski County
Listing Location: 19.07 miles from Mounds


Scott City I & II Apartments - Scott City

404 Lincoln St
Scott City, MO - 63780
(573) 264-3609
Scott City I & II Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Scott City I Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Pulaski County
Listing Location: 19.42 miles from Mounds

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Bertrand Estates - Bertrand

512 East Cedar St
Bertrand, MO - 63823
(573) 683-4513
Bertrand Estates offers 20 low income one and two bedroom units. This is a Low Income Housing Tax Credit community and will have rent and income restrictions based on the Area Median Income. 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
Pulaski County
Listing Location: 19.71 miles from Mounds


Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Mounds, 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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