Low-Income Apartments in Mt Vernon, Illinois
5 Communities
295 Low-Income Units
These Mt Vernon apartment communities were built under the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program and reserve units for lower-income renters at restricted rents. Contact each property directly to apply. Rents and availability change; the property can confirm current income limits.
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5 Tax-Credit Communities in Mt Vernon
| Community | Address | Low-Income Units | Total Units | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Pointe | 1900 S Tenth St, 62864 | 42 | 42 | 2005 |
| College Oakes Park | 1023 Lamar Ave, 62864 | 50 | 50 | 2001 |
| Garden Glen Apts | 1401 S 34Th St, 62864 | 141 | 150 | 1996 |
| Martin Lamplighter (Mt Vernon) | 902 Salem Rd | 12 | 12 | 1989 |
| Mt Vernon Senior Building | 4260 Heritage Ave, 62864 | 50 | 50 | 2008 |
Mt Vernon Low-Income Apartment FAQs
HUD's LIHTC database lists 5 tax-credit apartment communities in Mt Vernon, together offering about 295 income-restricted units out of 304 total units.
Apply directly to the property - there is no central waiting list for tax-credit apartments. Income limits are typically around 60% of the area median income; check your household's eligibility with our income eligibility guide, and contact the community for current availability and rents.
Often yes - most LIHTC properties accept Housing Choice Vouchers, which lowers your out-of-pocket rent further. See Illinois Section 8 waiting lists to apply for a voucher.
Related Resources
Source: HUD Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) property database · huduser.gov