Olmsted, IL Low Income Housing

Olmsted, IL Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Olmsted, IL

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

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Olmsted, 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 Olmsted, 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 Olmsted, 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 Olmsted, 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: 7.26 miles from Olmsted

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: 9.53 miles from Olmsted

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: 12.94 miles from Olmsted

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: 12.94 miles from Olmsted

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: 12.96 miles from Olmsted

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Vienna Townhouse - Vienna

800 Galeener Street
Vienna, IL - 62995
(618) 658-5811
Vienna Townhouse is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Vienna Townhouse for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Pulaski County
Listing Location: 19.93 miles from Olmsted

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Country Villages I Ii Iii - Metropolis

40 Lois Lane
Metropolis, IL - 62960
(618) 997-5365
Country Villages I Ii Iii is a low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Country Villages I Ii Iii for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Pulaski County
Listing Location: 20.22 miles from Olmsted

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Parkview Apartments Metropolis - Metropolis

820 Parkview Ln
Metropolis, IL - 62960
(618) 524-5236
Provide  housing to low income families in the community. Home/Tax Credit program approved by the Illinois Housing Development Authority. Property Amenities:     Water, Trash, & Sewer Services     Refrigerator & Stove     Central Air     Handicap Accessible Units     Washer & Dryer Hook-Ups     Easy Access Parking     On-Site Property Manager     24- Hour Maintenance     Lawn Care & Snow Removal     Security Surveillance Income Guidelines Annual income must be under the below amounts for the size of your family:     1 person under $25,380/year     2 persons under $29,040/year     3 persons under $32,640/year     4 persons under $36,240/year     5 persons under $39,180/year     6 persons under $42,060/year Utilities: They provide trash services at no cost to you. You are responsible for your electric, water, cable and telephone service. The average electric bill is around $54-month for a one bedroom, $64-month for a two bedroom and $81-month for a three bedroom. The units are fully electric. The water bill is a set $30.00/month. ...see full details
Pulaski County
Listing Location: 20.85 miles from Olmsted


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: 22.79 miles from Olmsted


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: 23.10 miles from Olmsted

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Olmsted, 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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