Wilsonville, IL Low Income Housing

Wilsonville, IL Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Wilsonville, IL

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

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Wilsonville, 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 Wilsonville, 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 Wilsonville, Illinois - Macoupin County

Studio Apartments $588
One Bedroom Apartments $774
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,029
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,147

List of Low Income Housing in or near Wilsonville, IL

Westview Apartments Affordable/ Public Housing - Gillespie

614 Broadway Street
Gillespie, IL - 62033
(618) 544-8645
Program type: Low-Income / Affordable Housing Number of Units: 15 Floor plans: 1 and 2 bedroom Property email address: robinson@macocompanies.com Features and Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s) Central Heat/Air Family Apartments Fire Stops Income Restrictions Laundry Room On-Site Manager Parking Play Ground Range/Hood Refrigerator Rental Assistance Rural Development 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
Macoupin County
Listing Location: 4.31 miles from Wilsonville


Maplewood Apartments - Bunker Hill

606-08 Maple Street
Bunker Hill, IL - 62014
(618) 466-9006
Maplewood Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Maplewood Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Macoupin County
Listing Location: 5.36 miles from Wilsonville

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Brickstone Apartments Stauton Affordable/ Public Housing - Staunton

600 Klondike Street
Staunton, IL - 62088
(618) 544-8645
Program type: Low-Income / Affordable Housing Number of Units: 12 Floor plans: 1 bedroom Property email address: robinson@macocompanies.com Features and Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s) Central Heat/Air Family Apartments Fire Stops Laundry Room Parking 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
Macoupin County
Listing Location: 5.40 miles from Wilsonville


David-john Apartments - Staunton

116 E. Pearl
Staunton, IL - 62088
(618) 635-5258
David-john Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact David-john Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Macoupin County
Listing Location: 5.55 miles from Wilsonville

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Worden Park Affordable/ Public Housing - Worden

344 Scheider Street
Worden, IL - 62097
(618) 544-8645
Program type: Low-Income / Affordable Housing Number of Units: 16 Floor plans: 1 and 2 bedroom Property email address: krazeegram@gmail.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 This is a Low Income Housing community. Income restrictions apply. Contact the property for current availability; wait-lists may apply....see full details
Macoupin County
Listing Location: 9.38 miles from Wilsonville


Shipman Apartments - Shipman

111 Rita St
Shipman, IL - 62685
618-717-2797
Shipman Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Shipman Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Macoupin County
Listing Location: 10.96 miles from Wilsonville

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Carlinville Heights Affordable/ Public Housing - Carlinville

310 Spruce Street
Carlinville, IL - 62626
(618) 544-8645
Program type: Low-Income / Affordable Housing Number of Units: 20 Floor plans: 1 and 2 bedroom Property email address: robinson@macocompanies.com Features and Amenities: BBQ & Picnic Area Ceiling Fan(s) Central Heat/Air Community Room/Club House Family Apartments Fire Stops Laundry Room Microwave On-Site Manager Parking Play Ground Range/Hood Refrigerator Smoke Alarms Storage Space Tax Credit Two-Story Walk-In Closet This is a Low Income Housing community. Income restrictions apply. Contact the property for current availability; wait-lists may apply....see full details
Macoupin County
Listing Location: 14.06 miles from Wilsonville


Macoupin County Housing Authority - Carlinville

760 Anderson Street
Carlinville, IL - 62626
217-854-8606-202
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 Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling Non-Delinquency Post Purchase Workshops for Homeowners Pre-purchase Counseling Pre-purchase Homebuyer Education Workshops Rental Housing Counseling Services for Homeless Counseling Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English...see full details
Macoupin County
Listing Location: 14.97 miles from Wilsonville


South Prairie Court Affordable/ Public Housing - Bethalto

819 S Prairie Street
Bethalto, IL - 62010
(618) 544-8645
Program type: Low-Income / Affordable Housing Number of Units : 24 Floor plans: 2 bedroom Property email address: robinson@macocompanies.com Features and Amenities: Central Heat/Air Family Apartments Fire Stops Laundry Room Parking Play Ground 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
Macoupin County
Listing Location: 15.57 miles from Wilsonville


Storey Manor - Cottage Hills

40b Manor Drive
Cottage Hills, IL - 62018
(618) 462-5626
Storey Manor is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Storey Manor for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Macoupin County
Listing Location: 16.55 miles from Wilsonville

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Wilsonville, 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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