Section 8 House For Rent in Collinsville, Illinois

The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program provides housing assistance, in the form of Section 8 vouchers, to low-income families. The Section 8 vouchers are used to help the family pay for housing. Local public housing agencies (PHA) administer vouchers based on household income and family size and recipients are free to choose any housing that meets program requirements.

How does one qualify for Section 8?

To be eligible for Housing Choice in Collinsville, Illinois you must:

1. Have low or very low income based on annual gross income; the family's income may not exceed 50% of the median income for the county or metropolitan area in which the family chooses to live.

2. Be in need of decent, safe, and/or sanitary housing.

3. The applicant must meet the documentation requirements of citizenship or eligible immigration status. Undocumented immigrants are not eligible for section 8 housing voucher assistance.

4. Anyone evicted from public housing for drug-related criminal activity are ineligible for assistance for at least 3 years from the date of the eviction.

5. Other factors: Local housing authorities may consider additional factors such as family size, disability status, and the local demand for housing vouchers when determining eligibility.

If you're on the hunt for a 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom, 4-bedroom house for rent in Charlotte, NC, Section 8 properties may be worth considering.

Section 8 Apartments

We have located 29 apartments that accepts section 8 voucher in Collinsville, Illinois. We have partnered so you can also check your eligibility.

Dawson Manor

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 79

Address :

1745 RUSSEL,
East Saint Louis, IL 62207.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 10
  • 2 Bedroom: 19
  • 3 Bedroom: 32
  • 4 Bedroom: 18

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $745.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $947.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $1,230.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $1,449.00

Owner Name :

  • Dawson Manor Associates
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: ejohnson@jaeproperties.com
  • Phone: (707)747-2861

Denverside Redevelopment

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 62

Address :

1640 Boismenue Ave,
East Saint Louis, IL 62207.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 4
  • 2 Bedroom: 30
  • 3 Bedroom: 28
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $745.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $947.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $1,230.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Denverside Redevelopment Association
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: doris-dra@sbcgobal.net
  • Phone: (618) 875-0037

Carriage House Place

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 30

Address :

115 East B Street,
Belleville, IL 62223.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 20
  • 2 Bedroom: 10
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $745.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $947.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Kirby Holding Group LLC
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: clarkt8@gmail.com
  • Phone: 314-704-3896

Center For Independent Living

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 9

Address :

1501 S G St,
East Saint Louis, IL 62207.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 9
  • 2 Bedroom: 0
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $745.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • COMPREHNSIVE MENTAL HLTH CTR OF ST. CLR CO,INC
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: jharper@cbhc1.org
  • Phone: (618) 482-7330

May Building

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 46

Address :

1701 BRYANT,
Edwardsville, IL 62025.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 42
  • 2 Bedroom: 4
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $745.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $947.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • May Apartments, L.P.
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: AndyHightower@mchail.org
  • Phone: 618.345.5142

Chevy Chase Apts

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 52

Address :

208 ESTATE DR,
O Fallon, IL 62269.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 12
  • 2 Bedroom: 12
  • 3 Bedroom: 20
  • 4 Bedroom: 8

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $745.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $947.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $1,230.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $1,449.00

Owner Name :

  • Chevy Rehabilitation, LLC
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: adam@beardevelopment.com
  • Phone: 2628420468

St. Clair Village

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 79

Address :

409 CARLYLE EAST,
Belleville, IL 62221.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 47
  • 2 Bedroom: 32
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $745.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $947.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • GDC-SCV, LLC
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: sperkins@hrii.com
  • Phone: 248-513-4900

Golden Oaks Apartment

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 40

Address :

111 W Acton,
Wood River, IL 62095.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 36
  • 2 Bedroom: 4
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $745.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $947.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Golden Oaks Holdings LLC
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: mccpainter@morrisseycontracting.com
  • Phone: 6184669006

Woodland Towers

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 104

Address :

306 PINE LAKE RD,
Collinsville, IL 62234.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 104
  • 2 Bedroom: 0
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $745.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Woodland Towers Preservation, L.P.
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: david.pearson@related.com
  • Phone: 212-421-5333

New Parkside Apartments

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 63

Address :

2510 PARKVIEW DR,
Granite City, IL 62040.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 8
  • 2 Bedroom: 55
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $745.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $947.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • NEW PARKSIDE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: rnajarian@continentalwingate.com
  • Phone: (781)707-9100

Township Village Apts

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 122

Address :

617 Valley DR,
East Alton, IL 62024.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 98
  • 2 Bedroom: 12
  • 3 Bedroom: 12
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $745.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $947.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $1,230.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Township Village Apartments, LP
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: dennis.egidi@dre-pmc.com
  • Phone: 847-816-6400

Town And Country Apts (Ihda)

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 121

Address :

2562 PARKVIEW DR,
Granite City, IL 62040.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 80
  • 2 Bedroom: 31
  • 3 Bedroom: 10
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $745.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $947.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $1,230.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Town and Country Preservation Associates LP
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: JODonnell@themichaelsorg.com
  • Phone: 8565960500

Bissel Apartments

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 92

Address :

1300 KLEIN AVE,
Venice, IL 62090.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 0
  • 2 Bedroom: 68
  • 3 Bedroom: 24
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $947.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $1,230.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • BA-2003 Limited Partnership
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: janice@acdmail.com
  • Phone: 313-881-8150

Brede Manor

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 8

Address :

809 N Charles,
Belleville, IL 62221.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 0
  • 2 Bedroom: 8
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $947.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • JAL Holdings LLC
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: jal.holdings.mgmt@gmail.com
  • Phone: 3147491911

Gwendolene Courts

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 14

Address :

544 North 41ST ST,
Belleville, IL 62223.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 14
  • 2 Bedroom: 0
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $745.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • ST. CLAIR CNTY HSG
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: davew@sccha.org
  • Phone: 618-277-3290 Ext. 6974

Alta Sita Apartments

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 56

Address :

3400 Converse Ave,
East Saint Louis, IL 62207.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 0
  • 2 Bedroom: 20
  • 3 Bedroom: 18
  • 4 Bedroom: 18

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $947.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $1,230.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $1,449.00

Owner Name :

  • Alta Sita Apts LLC
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: fred@nbaffordable.com
  • Phone: 212-666-3199

Greystone Apts

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 148

Address :

334 Greystone DR,
East Saint Louis, IL 62207.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 0
  • 2 Bedroom: 80
  • 3 Bedroom: 34
  • 4 Bedroom: 34

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $947.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $1,230.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $1,449.00

Owner Name :

  • GREYSTONE ASSOCIATES
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: doug@rossfinancial.net
  • Phone: 847-498-4848

Stevens Building

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 46

Address :

118 HALLER ST,
Wood River, IL 62095.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 12
  • 1 Bedroom: 30
  • 2 Bedroom: 4
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $689.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $745.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $947.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • MADISON COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: mchajhamm@cbnstl.com
  • Phone: (618) 345-5144

O'fallon Apts.

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 131

Address :

750 WEBER RD,
O Fallon, IL 62269.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 119
  • 2 Bedroom: 12
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $745.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $947.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • O'FALLON PRESERVATION, NFP
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: pmittleman@hhdevcorp.com
  • Phone: (312) 602-6500

Cedars Of Lebanon

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 119

Address :

600 S HORNER ST,
Lebanon, IL 62254.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 30
  • 1 Bedroom: 89
  • 2 Bedroom: 0
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $689.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $745.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Cedars of Lebanon LLC
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: sam@thecapitalrealty.com
  • Phone: 845-356-7773 x112

St.Luke's Ame Church Rehab

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 12

Address :

414 N 14th ST,
East Saint Louis, IL 62201.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 0
  • 2 Bedroom: 12
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $947.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • St. Luke's AME Church Rehab
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: damitchell78@yahoo.com
  • Phone: 618 3974460

Alpha Plaza Apartments

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 34

Address :

401 Wimmer Pl.,
East Saint Louis, IL 62205.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 0
  • 2 Bedroom: 18
  • 3 Bedroom: 16
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $947.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $1,230.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • HF Interests, LLC
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: ehigginbottom@eastlakemgmt.com
  • Phone: 312-842-5500

Touchette Elderly Apartments

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 74

Address :

5900 Bond Avenue,
East Saint Louis, IL 62207.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 74
  • 2 Bedroom: 0
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $745.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Touchette Elderly Apartments I, Inc.
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: metrohouse@aol.com
  • Phone: (618) 332-5400

Touchette Elderly Apartments Phase Ii

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 49

Address :

5900 Bond,
East Saint Louis, IL 62207.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 49
  • 2 Bedroom: 0
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $745.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • touchette elderly apartments II, inc.
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: metrohouse@aol.com
  • Phone: (618)332-5400

New Salem Place

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 40

Address :

1200 BLOCK OF ST. LOUIS AVENUE,
East Saint Louis, IL 62202.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 40
  • 2 Bedroom: 0
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $745.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • New Salem Place Housing of East St. Louis INC.
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: kkleiman@sansonegroup.com
  • Phone: 618-875-8670

Chestnut Mainstay Ii

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 7

Address :

1411 6th Street,
Madison, IL 62060.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 0
  • 2 Bedroom: 7
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $947.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Chestnut Resolutions, Inc.
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: cmoellenhoff@chestnut.org
  • Phone: 618-877-7086

Rush Senior Gardens

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 53

Address :

1520 Bond Avenue,
East Saint Louis, IL 62207.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 53
  • 2 Bedroom: 0
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $745.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • ST. ANDREWS ASCENSION SENIOR HOUSING ESTL INC
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: jhicks@standrews1.com
  • Phone: 314-726-0111

Eaton/Wilford Manor

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 24

Address :

3911 STATE STREET,
East Saint Louis, IL 62205.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 24
  • 2 Bedroom: 0
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $745.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • COMPREHNSIVE MENTAL HLTH CTR OF ST. CLR CO,INC
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: ajumper@cbhc1.org
  • Phone: (618) 482-7330

Westfield Manor

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 62

Address :

7245 Westfield Plaza Dr,
Belleville, IL 62223.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 62
  • 2 Bedroom: 0
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $745.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • WESTFIELD MANOR ASSOCIATION
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: jkotovsky@lssmo.org
  • Phone: 314-446-2413

Steps to Get Section 8 Housing or Section 8 Apartments in Collinsville, Illinois

1. Find Public Housing Agency (PHA) in Collinsville, Illinois

The Public Housing Voucher is overseen by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), is administered by local PHAs. Your public housing agency in Collinsville, Illinois can help you find and afford low-income housing

2. Determine if you are eligible.

Applicant eligibility is based on both the family size and the total annual gross income. In general, the income may not exceed 50 percent of the area’s Federal Poverty Limit.

Section 8 is only available to US citizens and certain categories of legal immigration status. The public housing agency(PHA) in Collinsville, Illinois will help determine if you are eligible for Section 8 Housing.

Public Housing Agencies(PHA) are required to distribute 75% of vouchers to applicants whose income is less than 30% of the median county income

3. Get Section 8 Applications

Housing section 8 applications in Collinsville, Illinois are free. It may be available online, by mail or at the Madison county housing authority office.

4. Apply for Section 8

Applying for the section 8 is a fairly easy process. During the application process, the PHA will collect information on

  • Family Income
  • Total Assets
  • Family Size

The Public Housing Authority will do income verification and identity verification to check your eligibility. They will verify this information with other local agencies, your employer and bank and determine the amount of the housing assistance payment against section 8 housing list.

5. Find out Section 8 Waiting List in Collinsville, Illinois

If the Housing Authority determines that your family is eligible, you will be put on a waiting list, unless it is able to assist you immediately. Once your name is reached on the waiting list, the PHA will contact you and issue to you a payment voucher.

PHAs may give a preference to a family who is

  • 1. Homeless or living in substandard housing
  • 2. Paying more than 50% of its income for rent
  • 3. Involuntarily displaced.

If there is a high demand, remaining eligible section 8 applications are picked based on random lottery. The PHA must provide reasoning for rejection. If an applicants is not happy with rejection can request an informal review.

6. Find Section 8 Housing or Section 8 Apartments in Collinsville, Illinois

The section 8 housing choice voucher program allows applicant to pick eligible house or apartment that accept section 8 unit based on family size. Tenants will typically pay 30 percent of their monthly income toward rent.

Once individual find a house or an apartment that accepts housing vouchers it must pass physical inspection. A housing voucher payment goes direct to landlord to pay for the section 8 rental house.

FAQ(Frequently Asked Questions)

1. What is section 8 housing?

The housing choice voucher program is the federal government's program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market.

The participant is free to choose any housing that meets the requirements of the program and is not limited to units located in subsidized housing projects.

2. What is a housing voucher

The housing choice voucher program is the federal government's major program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market.

3. What is the most section 8 will pay?

The housing voucher payments cover most of the voucher holder's rent. On average, each household will pay somewhere between 30% and 40% of its income on rent

4. What is counted as income for Section 8?

HUD define income as

  • The full amount, before any payroll deductions, of wages and salaries, overtime pay, commissions, fees, tips and bonuses, and other compensation for personal services;
  • The net income from the operation of a business or profession.
  • the 401(k) money is considered an asset for Section 8 housing.

5. how to get section 8 immediately?

There is a limited funding from the federal government and a shortage of low-income housing units. The process for how to apply is still long, complicated, and time consuming.

6. How long does it take to get Section 8 voucher after interview?

When a PHA in Collinsville, Illinois issues a voucher, it give the assisted family at least 60 days to obtain housing. A PHA can extend the time it allots to a family on the based on various factors.