Piper City, IL Low Income Housing

Piper City, IL Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Piper City, IL

How do I qualify for low income housing in Piper City, 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 Piper City, IL

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Piper City, 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 Piper City, 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 Piper City, Illinois - Ford County

Studio Apartments $607
One Bedroom Apartments $792
Two Bedroom Apartments $964
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,064

List of Low Income Housing in or near Piper City, IL

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
Ford County
Listing Location: 5.33 miles from Piper City

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Cissna Park - Cissna Park

405 N. 1st Street
Cissna Park, IL - 60924
815-584-8259
Cissna Park is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Cissna Park for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Ford County
Listing Location: 20.43 miles from Piper City

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Creekside Terrace Apartments - Cissna Park

512 Prairie Lane
Cissna Park, IL - 60924
(815) 457-3535
Creekside Terrace is a low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Creekside Terrace for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Ford County
Listing Location: 20.51 miles from Piper City

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Parkview Dwellings - Paxton

644 E. Pells Street
Paxton, IL - 60957
217 784-8510
Parkview Dwellings is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Parkview Dwellings for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Ford County
Listing Location: 21.33 miles from Piper City

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
Ford County
Listing Location: 21.91 miles from Piper City

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
Ford County
Listing Location: 22.08 miles from Piper City

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Dwight Commons - Affordable Senior Apartments - Dwight

111 Bannon Drive
Dwight, IL - 60420
(815) 304-7643
This complex is 24 one-bedroom units, 100% Section 8 for Elderly (62 and over) or disabled. Includes living room, kitchen, bedroom, bath, patio, stackable washer-dryer, carpeting and drapes. Self cleaning range. It has a large community building. Contact Jodi Myers for an application. Equal Housing Opportunity, Handicap Accessible. ...see full details
Ford County
Listing Location: 26.04 miles from Piper City

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Kankakee County Housing Authority - Kankakee

185 N. St. Joseph Ave
Kankakee, IL - 60901
(815) 939-7125
Kankakee County 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
Ford County
Listing Location: 28.96 miles from Piper City


River Woods - Kankakee

300 E River St
Kankakee, IL - 60901
815-939-1500
River Woods is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact River Woods for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Ford County
Listing Location: 29.91 miles from Piper City

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Renaissance Center Apartments - Kankakee

300 N. Indiana Avenue
Kankakee, IL - 60901
(815) 933-6087
Renaissance Center Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Renaissance Center Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Ford County
Listing Location: 30.55 miles from Piper City

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Piper City, 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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