Murphysboro, IL Low Income Housing

Types of Low Income Housing in Murphysboro, IL

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

HUD Fair Market Rent For Murphysboro, Illinois - Jackson County

Studio Apartments $632

One Bedroom Apartments $714

Two Bedroom Apartments $932

Three Bedroom Apartments $1,224

List of Low Income Housing in or near Murphysboro, IL

Jackson County Housing Authority - Murphysboro

300 N 7th Street
Murphysboro, IL - 62966
(618) 684-3183
Jackson County Housing Authority 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 programs due to the overwhelming need ofr housing assistance and at times the lists may close to new applicants based on the size of and length of wait on the lists. If you are in...see full details
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Contact Your Local Housing Authority
Housing authorities have many opportunities. Many do have closed waiting lists, but they may be able to provide other public housing resources.

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