Rapids City, IL Low Income Housing

Rapids City, IL Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Rapids City, IL

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

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Rapids 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 Rapids 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 Rapids City, Illinois - Rock Island County

Studio Apartments $733
One Bedroom Apartments $906
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,193
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,353

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

Port Byron Heights - Port Byron

Taylor Dr
Port Byron, IL - 61275
(309) 523-3897
Rock Island County
Listing Location: 2.02 miles from Rapids City

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Loma Linda - Silvis

1801 10th Avenue Ct A
Silvis, IL - 61282
309-314-1227
Rock Island County
Listing Location: 6.48 miles from Rapids City

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Greater Metropolitan Area Housing Authority of Rock Island County - Silvis

325 Second Street
Silvis, IL - 61282
(309) 755-4527
Rock Island County
Listing Location: 6.51 miles from Rapids City


Illini Towers - Silvis

940 Crosstown Ave
Silvis, IL - 61282
1-309-796-0109
Rock Island County
Listing Location: 7.00 miles from Rapids City

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Luther Manor-luther Towers - Bettendorf

3118 Devils Glen Road
Bettendorf, IA - 52722
(608) 833-8788
Rock Island County
Listing Location: 7.49 miles from Rapids City

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Luther Heights - Bettendorf

3116 Devils Glen Road
Bettendorf, IA - 52722
(563) 332-9250
Rock Island County
Listing Location: 7.49 miles from Rapids City

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Luther Knoll - Bettendorf

3264 Palmer Hills Ct
Bettendorf, IA - 52722
(563) 449-8318
Rock Island County
Listing Location: 7.70 miles from Rapids City

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Westwood Terrace Senior Affordable Apartments - Moline

2200 First St
Moline, IL - 61265
309-797-4327
Rock Island County
Listing Location: 7.72 miles from Rapids City

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Ridgewood Towers - East Moline

545 42nd Ave
East Moline, IL - 61244
309-755-1490
Rock Island County
Listing Location: 8.08 miles from Rapids City

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Spruce Hills Village - Bettendorf

2380 Tech Dr
Bettendorf, IA - 52722
563-359-1075
Rock Island County
Listing Location: 8.26 miles from Rapids City

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Rapids 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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