Housing authority of jefferson county il

Home » Illinois » Mt. Vernon

109 Shiloh Drive
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-5910

Class of Housing: Housing Authority, Low Income Affordable Housing, Public Housing

General Information:


We recommend you call your local housing authority for low cost and affordable housing options along with finding area resources for affordable housing options and locations for area shelters in their area.

Housing authorities provide decent and affordable housing in a safe and secure living environment for low and moderate income residents. Oftentimes they provide section 8 housing choice vouchers for those that qualify for low income housing. Most every housing authority that provides vouchers currently has multi year waiting lists.

Housing authorities also provide low income public housing options that also often have multi year waiting lists.

Housing authorities also provide low cost apartments for seniors, handicapped persons, single mothers with children, and homeless.

Website: http://www.hajc.org

Did you find a problem with this listing? Please notify us of changes needed.
UPDATE LISTING


Post Comment OR Correction

If you need assistance call Housing Authority Of Jefferson County Mt. Vernon directly at: (618) 244-5910
Posting Comments below is for viewers on this website only. If you have information that can help users regarding Housing Authority Of Jefferson County Mt. Vernon, please provide it below.

Post Comment OR Correction

Home »

Housing authority of jefferson county il

Last-Modified: 2021-02-19 06:48:45

Median apartment rental rate in this zip code: $715
Population in zip code: 23,498
Media age of those living in this zip code: 40.8
Media household income of those living in this zip code: $47,007
Average home value in this zip code: $93,593

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 of wait on the lists. If you are in need of assistance please contact the Housing Authority directly to obtain more information about eligibility requirements, availability of rentals or vouchers, the status of any waiting lists and their application procedures.

Note: Apartments may not have openings or may have long waiting lists. Call for complete details.

See ALL Mt Vernon Low Income Housing Apartments ALL MT VERNON Listings

* Mileage is based as direct lines from geocoded point to point (as the crow flies). Please check google maps for exact directions and road miles.

Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2022

Persons In Family Household Poverty Guideline
For Households with more than 8 persons, add $4,480 for each additional person.
1 $12,880
2 $17,420
3 $21,960
4 $26,500
5 $31,040
6 $35,580
7 $40,120
8 $44,660

*Alaska and Hawaii have different rates for HUD federal poverty guidelines.
These numbers above represent 100% of the Federal Poverty Rate. In order to get in some apartments the 100% rate changes to things like 200%. In these cases, you will only need to multiply the rate in each category by 2.

Apartment Checklist

Check For Waiting Lists
Most apartments have waiting lists. Search early and do not just settle on one apartment choice.

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.

Check The Federal Poverty Sliding Scale Guidelines
Check to see if you qualify for low cost or free housing by comparing the guidelines to your income records.

Search by zip code

© 2008 - 2022 PublicHousing.com Affordable Housing Network

Affordable Housing In Jefferson County Illinois

14 Low Income Apartment Communities In Jefferson County

Section 8 Vouchers, Apartments, and Waiting Lists in Jefferson County, Illinois

Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.

Households who qualify for these programs may also qualify for Project-Based Section 8, which contributes rental assistance payments directly to private landlords on behalf of low-income tenants. Eligibility for the project-based program is similar to the voucher programs, but waiting list and application policies will vary depending on the landlord.

Public Housing Agencies Serving Jefferson County, Illinois

Housing AuthorityPrograms
Housing Authority of Jefferson County Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing

Guide To Affordable Housing in Jefferson County, Illinois

There are 14 low income housing apartment communities offering 1,013 affordable apartments for rent in Jefferson County, Illinois.

Income Based Apartments in Jefferson County, Illinois

Jefferson County features 697 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.

Low Rent Apartments in Jefferson County, Illinois

There are 316 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Jefferson County.

Housing Choice Vouchers in Jefferson County, Illinois

On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Jefferson County landlords $500 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Jefferson County.

The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Jefferson County, Illinois for a two-bedroom apartment is between $728 and $890.

2022 Jefferson County, Illinois Fair Market Rents and Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standards

Fair Market Rents can be used to better understand the average housing costs of an area. Fair Market Rents are used by HUD to establish payment and rent standards for federal rental assistance programs like the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.

StudioOne BRTwo BRThree BRFour BR
Jefferson County, Illinois Fair Market Rent$571 $615 $809 $1,038 $1,097
Jefferson County, Illinois Payment Standard Range$514 to $628 $554 to $677 $728 to $890 $934 to $1,142 $987 to $1,207

Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.

Housing authority of jefferson county il

Jefferson County, IL Affordable Housing Snapshot
Total Affordable Apartment Properties14
Total Low Income Apartments1,013
Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance697
Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters27.03%
Average Renter Household Size2.06
Average Household Size2.39
Median Household Income$43,247 ±$2,341
Median Rent$590 ±$23
Percentage Of Renters Overburdened41.63% ± 4.72pp
Total Population38,578
Population and Household Demographics

Jefferson County is a county in Illinois with a population of 38,578. There are 15,277 households in the county with an average household size of 2.39 persons. 27.03% of households in Jefferson County are renters.

Income and Rent Overburden in Jefferson County

The median gross income for households in Jefferson County is $43,247 a year, or $3,604 a month. The median rent for the county is $590 a month.

Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Jefferson County, a household making less than $1,967 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 41.63% of households who rent are overburdened in Jefferson County.

Area Median Income In Jefferson County

Affordable housing program eligibility is always determined by one's income. Each household's income is compared to the incomes of all other households in the area. This is accomplished through a statistic established by the government called the Area Median Income, most often referred to as AMI. The AMI is calculated and published each year by HUD.

In Jefferson County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $69,000

Most affordable housing programs determine eligibility based on the percent of AMI a given household's income is. Among the programs that determine eligibility based on the AMI are Section 8, HOME, LIHTC, Section 515, 202 and 811.

Rental Assistance in Jefferson County

Rental assistance is a type of housing subsidy that pays for a portion of a renter’s monthly housing costs, including rent and tenant paid utilities. This housing assistance can come in the form of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, project-based Section 8 contracts, public housing, USDA Rental Assistance (in Section 515 properties) as well as HUD Section 202 and 811 properties for elderly and disabled households.

Income Qualifications for HUD Rental Assistance in Jefferson County

1 Person2 Person3 Person4 Person5 Person6 Person7 Person8 Person
30% AMI Income Limits
Renters earning up to 30% of the Jefferson County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households.
$15,950 $18,310 $23,030 $27,750 $32,470 $37,190 $41,910 $46,630
50% AMI Income Limits
Renters earning up to 50% of the Jefferson County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households.
$26,600 $30,400 $34,200 $37,950 $41,000 $44,050 $47,100 $50,100
80% AMI Income Limits
Renters earning up to 80% of the Jefferson County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households.
$42,500 $48,600 $54,650 $60,700 $65,600 $70,450 $75,300 $80,150