Palestine, IL Low Income Housing

Palestine, IL Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Palestine, IL

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

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Palestine, 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 Palestine, 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 Palestine, Illinois - Crawford County

Studio Apartments $620
One Bedroom Apartments $774
Two Bedroom Apartments $989
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,318

List of Low Income Housing in or near Palestine, IL

Countryside Village Affordable/ Public Housing - Robinson

501 West Highsmith Road
Robinson, IL - 62454
(618) 544-8645
Program type: Low-Income / Affordable Housing Number of Units: 24 Floor plans: 1 and 2 bedroom Property email address: robinson@macocompanies.com Features and Amenities: Baseboard Heat Family Apartments Fire Stops Laundry Room Parking Picnic Area Play Ground Range/Hood Refrigerator Smoke Alarms Storage Space Two-Story 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
Crawford County
Listing Location: 7.09 miles from Palestine


Meadow Apartments Affordable/ Public Housing - Robinson

702 West Highsmith Road
Robinson, IL - 62454
(618) 544-8645
Program type: Low-Income / Affordable Housing Number of Units: 18 Floor plans: 1 and 2 bedroom Property email address: robinson@macocompanies.com Features and Amenities: Central Heat/Air Family Apartments Fire Stops Laundry Room Parking Picnic Area Play Ground Range/Hood Refrigerator Smoke Alarms Storage Space Two-Story This is a Low Income Housing community. Income restrictions apply. Contact the property for current availability; wait-lists may apply....see full details
Crawford County
Listing Location: 7.24 miles from Palestine


Park Place West - Robinson

1101 W Main
Robinson, IL - 62454
217 352-2458
Park Place West is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Park Place West for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Crawford County
Listing Location: 7.44 miles from Palestine

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Village Manor Affordable/ Public Housing - Oblong

104 S Lincoln Drive
Oblong, IL - 62449
(618) 544-8645
Program type: Low-Income / Affordable Housing Number of Units: 16 Floor plans: 1 and 2 bedroom Property email address: robinson@macocompanies.com Features and Amenities: Baseboard Heat Ceiling Fan(s) Family Apartments Fire Stops Laundry Room Parking Range/Hood Refrigerator Smoke Alarms Two-Story This is a Low Income Housing community. Income restrictions apply. Contact the property for current availability; wait-lists may apply....see full details
Crawford County
Listing Location: 15.57 miles from Palestine


Lawrence County Housing Authority - Lawrenceville

1109 12th St
Lawrenceville, IL - 62439
(618) 943-4762
Lawrence County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of Low Rent Public Housing. This program is income based and the eligibility guidelines are set by HUD. There may be waiting lists for these rentals and at time the lists may close to new applicants based on the size of and length of wait on the lists. If you are in need of housing assistance in the area please contact the Housing Authority directly to obtain more information about eligibility requirements, availability of rentals, the status of any waiting lists and their application procedures. ...see full details
Crawford County
Listing Location: 19.57 miles from Palestine


Lawrenceville Apartments Affordable/ Public Housing - Lawrenceville

1100 22nd Street
Lawrenceville, IL - 62439
(618) 544-8645
Program type: Low-Income / Affordable Housing Number of Units: 24 Floor plans: 1 and 2 bedroom Property email address: robinson@macocompanies.com Features and Amenities: Baseboard Heat Family Apartments Fire Stops Laundry Room Parking Play Ground Range/Hood Refrigerator Smoke Alarms Two-Story 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
Crawford County
Listing Location: 19.66 miles from Palestine


Bridgeport Apartments Affordable/ Public Housing - Bridgeport

500 N Main Street
Bridgeport, IL - 62417
(618) 544-8645
Program type: Low-Income / Affordable Housing Number of Units : 6 Floor plans: 1 and 2 bedroom Property email address: oakparkvillage@macoapts.com Features and Amenities: Central Heat/Air Family Apartments Fire Stops Laundry Room Parking Range/Hood Single Story Smoke Alarms Two-Story This is a Low Income Housing community. Income restrictions apply. Contact the property for current availability; wait-lists may apply....see full details
Crawford County
Listing Location: 21.91 miles from Palestine


Vincennes Housing Authority - Vincennes

501 Hart Street
Vincennes, IN - 47591
(812) 882-5494
Vincennes Housing Authority provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of programs such as Low Rent Public Housing and the Housing Choice Voucher Program - Section 8. These programs are income based and the eligibility guidelines are set by HUD. There may be waiting lists for these rentals or vouchers due to the overwhelming need for housing assistance and at times these lists may close to new applicants based on the size of and the length of wait on the lists. If you are in need of assistance please contact the Housing Authority directly to obtain more information about eligibility requirements, availability of rentals or vouchers, the status of any waiting lists and their application procedures. ...see full details
Crawford County
Listing Location: 22.82 miles from Palestine


Southern Indiana Homeownership - Vincennes

20 North Third Street
Vincennes, IN -
812-895-4875
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 Non-Delinquency Post Purchase Workshops for Homeowners Pre-purchase Counseling Pre-purchase Homebuyer Education Workshops Predatory Lending Education Workshops Rental Housing Counseling Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English...see full details
Crawford County
Listing Location: 22.85 miles from Palestine


Bicknell Manor - Bicknell

304 Lankford Drive
Bicknell, IN - 47512
(812) 735-2817
Bicknell Manor Inc is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Bicknell Manor Inc for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. ...see full details
Crawford County
Listing Location: 22.87 miles from Palestine

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Palestine, 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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