Topeka, IL Low Income Housing

Topeka, IL Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Topeka, IL

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

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Topeka, 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 Topeka, 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 Topeka, Illinois - Mason County

Studio Apartments $629
One Bedroom Apartments $774
Two Bedroom Apartments $980
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,057

List of Low Income Housing in or near Topeka, IL

Timothy Terrace Apartments - Havana

701 Timothy Terr Ave
Havana, IL - 62644
(309) 383-3050
Mason County
Listing Location: 6.88 miles from Topeka

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Havana Apartments - Havana

800 N Promenade Street
Havana, IL - 62644
(309) 543-2030
Mason County
Listing Location: 6.91 miles from Topeka


Spoon River Tower - Lewistown

401 N. Illinois Street
Lewistown, IL - 61542
(309) 547-7274
Mason County
Listing Location: 12.63 miles from Topeka

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Broadway Arms Apartments - Lewistown

1003 N. Broadway Street
Lewistown, IL - 61542
(309) 547-3279
Mason County
Listing Location: 12.65 miles from Topeka

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Third & Oak Apartments - Canton

500 S. 3rd Avenue
Canton, IL - 61520
(309) 647-1525
Mason County
Listing Location: 15.88 miles from Topeka

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

East Elm Apartments - Canton

1405 E. Elm
Canton, IL - 61520
(309) 647-5324
Mason County
Listing Location: 16.05 miles from Topeka

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Fulton County Housing Authority - Canton

250 S Main Street
Canton, IL - 61520
(309) 647-4120
Mason County
Listing Location: 16.18 miles from Topeka


Amcore I - Village Square Elderly Apartments - Canton

1612-1626 E Myrtle St
Canton, IL - 61520
(309) 347-5984
Mason County
Listing Location: 16.52 miles from Topeka

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Twin Oaks Apartments - Pekin

2011 S 14th St
Pekin, IL - 61554
(309) 353-5791
Mason County
Listing Location: 21.18 miles from Topeka

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Court Place - Pekin

230 Court St
Pekin, IL - 61554
(309) 353-9800
Mason County
Listing Location: 22.05 miles from Topeka

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Topeka, 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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