Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Illinois
Illinois has 944 affordable and income-based rental properties with more than 85,000 units spread across the state, from Chicago to smaller cities like Peoria and Rockford. Of the 882 properties with inspection scores on record, 651 rated excellent and 207 rated good, reflecting a strong overall quality picture. Lease Lantern can help you find income-based housing that fits your needs across Illinois.
2,113
Properties
160,939
Total units
454
Cities
Cities in Illinois
Chicago759 properties · 73,492 unitsRockford45 properties · 3,207 unitsPeoria45 properties · 3,875 unitsSpringfield41 properties · 2,050 unitsDecatur23 properties · 2,049 unitsJoliet21 properties · 1,645 unitsAurora18 properties · 1,701 unitsElgin18 properties · 1,485 unitsWaukegan18 properties · 2,399 unitsDanville14 properties · 1,066 unitsAlton14 properties · 806 unitsMoline13 properties · 1,185 unitsRock Island13 properties · 1,094 unitsBloomington13 properties · 1,247 unitsGalesburg12 properties · 829 unitsUrbana12 properties · 835 unitsQuincy12 properties · 758 unitsPekin11 properties · 1,082 unitsChampaign11 properties · 1,131 unitsLitchfield11 properties · 249 unitsEast Saint Louis11 properties · 746 unitsDekalb10 properties · 1,541 unitsFreeport10 properties · 607 unitsTaylorville10 properties · 440 unitsBelleville10 properties · 502 unitsEvanston10 properties · 632 unitsDixon9 properties · 357 unitsGurnee9 properties · 1,024 unitsKankakee9 properties · 573 unitsNormal9 properties · 1,052 unitsOttawa9 properties · 304 unitsChicago Heights8 properties · 1,122 unitsMacomb8 properties · 587 unitsNaperville8 properties · 629 unitsEast Moline8 properties · 1,045 unitsZion8 properties · 858 unitsBelvidere7 properties · 540 unitsPalatine7 properties · 549 unitsJerseyville7 properties · 236 unitsMorris7 properties · 255 unitsMattoon7 properties · 596 unitsCarbondale7 properties · 692 unitsJacksonville7 properties · 327 unitsMarion6 properties · 298 unitsEffingham6 properties · 425 unitsArlington Heights6 properties · 624 unitsPeru6 properties · 134 unitsPetersburg6 properties · 168 unitsLincoln6 properties · 287 unitsRochelle6 properties · 421 unitsRock Falls6 properties · 243 unitsCentralia6 properties · 327 unitsSterling6 properties · 321 unitsMadison6 properties · 215 unitsGranite City6 properties · 286 unitsBeardstown6 properties · 108 unitsHarvey6 properties · 443 unitsHillsboro5 properties · 181 unitsKewanee5 properties · 133 unitsMarshall5 properties · 83 unitsMaywood5 properties · 313 unitsMchenry5 properties · 281 unitsDowners Grove5 properties · 871 unitsMonmouth5 properties · 131 unitsMount Sterling5 properties · 72 unitsMt Vernon5 properties · 304 unitsWilmington5 properties · 159 unitsNorth Chicago5 properties · 414 unitsOak Park5 properties · 384 unitsCrete5 properties · 109 unitsPontiac5 properties · 268 unitsCharleston5 properties · 488 unitsRobbins5 properties · 619 unitsCarmi5 properties · 178 unitsSkokie5 properties · 271 unitsStreator5 properties · 256 units
Cities with Affordable Housing in Illinois
The cities below have the highest number of HUD-assisted, Section 8, and LIHTC properties listed in Illinois.
- Chicago -- 330 properties
- Peoria -- 32 properties
- Rockford -- 21 properties
- Decatur -- 14 properties
- Elgin -- 11 properties
- Joliet -- 11 properties
- Waukegan -- 10 properties
- Danville -- 10 properties
- Aurora -- 10 properties
- Galesburg -- 9 properties
Eligibility & how to apply
Helpful guides
How Section 8 Vouchers WorkWhat Is Income-Based Housing?How to Apply for Affordable HousingSection 8 vs. LIHTCUnderstanding HUD Inspection ScoresHow Affordable Housing Waitlists Work
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