Mt Vernon, IL Low Income Housing

Types of Low Income Housing in Mt Vernon, IL

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Mt Vernon, 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.

List of Low Income Housing in or near Mt Vernon, IL

Housing Authority of Jefferson County - Mt Vernon

109 Shiloh Drive
Mt Vernon, IL - 62864
(618) 244-5910
Housing Authority of Jefferson County provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of programs such as Low Rent Public Housing and the Housing Choice Voucher Program - Section 8. These programs are income based and the eligibility guidelines are set by HUD. There may be waiting lists for these rentals or vouchers due to the overwhelming need for housing assistance and at times these lists may close to new applicants based on the size of and the length o...see full details

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