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
605
Cities
Cities in Illinois
Chicago429 properties · 35,007 unitsChicago330 properties · 38,485 unitsSpringfield33 properties · 1,103 unitsPeoria32 properties · 2,894 unitsRockford24 properties · 1,334 unitsRockford21 properties · 1,873 unitsDecatur14 properties · 1,090 unitsPeoria13 properties · 981 unitsElgin11 properties · 947 unitsLitchfield11 properties · 249 unitsJoliet11 properties · 853 unitsJoliet10 properties · 792 unitsWaukegan10 properties · 1,468 unitsAurora10 properties · 793 unitsDanville10 properties · 893 unitsChampaign9 properties · 825 unitsGalesburg9 properties · 591 unitsDecatur9 properties · 959 unitsUrbana8 properties · 601 unitsAurora8 properties · 908 unitsPekin8 properties · 865 unitsAlton8 properties · 511 unitsBloomington8 properties · 830 unitsEvanston8 properties · 548 unitsWaukegan8 properties · 931 unitsOttawa8 properties · 212 unitsMoline8 properties · 904 unitsSpringfield8 properties · 947 unitsKankakee7 properties · 471 unitsElgin7 properties · 538 unitsEast Saint Louis7 properties · 318 unitsPalatine7 properties · 549 unitsRock Island7 properties · 232 unitsTaylorville7 properties · 153 unitsQuincy6 properties · 325 unitsQuincy6 properties · 433 unitsMorris6 properties · 150 unitsFreeport6 properties · 315 unitsAlton6 properties · 295 unitsNormal6 properties · 668 unitsRock Island6 properties · 862 unitsPeru5 properties · 118 unitsBelleville5 properties · 354 unitsEast Moline5 properties · 703 unitsDekalb5 properties · 1,086 unitsRock Falls5 properties · 180 unitsBelleville5 properties · 148 unitsDixon5 properties · 195 unitsDekalb5 properties · 455 unitsCentralia5 properties · 170 unitsBloomington5 properties · 417 unitsArlington Heights5 properties · 606 unitsMadison5 properties · 208 unitsJerseyville5 properties · 161 unitsMarion5 properties · 178 unitsMt Vernon5 properties · 304 unitsMacomb5 properties · 355 unitsMattoon5 properties · 380 unitsMoline5 properties · 281 unitsMount Sterling5 properties · 72 unitsGurnee5 properties · 618 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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