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Branch Creek Square — Income-Restricted Housing in Bethany, IL 61914

402 E Main St, Bethany, IL 61914

Tax creditUSDA rural

16 units · 1–2 BR

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How to apply

  1. Managed by Bay West Residential, LLC. USDA does not publish a phone number for this property.
  2. Find contact info on USDA's Multifamily Housing programs page.
  3. These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.

At this building

Opened
1982
Income limit
60% AMI
Bedrooms
8 1 bedroom · 8 2 bedrooms
USDA rental assistance
15 units (tenant pays about 30% of income)
Managed by
Bay West Residential, LLC

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Rents and income limits in 61914

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,020/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$40,800/yr
Renters in 61914 paying 30% or more of income on rent
30%

Income limits (2026)

Moultrie County, IL area · median family income $99,400. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely low 30%Very low 50%Low 80%
1$20,900$34,800$55,650
2$23,850$39,800$63,600
3$27,320$44,750$71,550
4$33,000$49,700$79,500
5$38,680$53,700$85,900
6$44,360$57,700$92,250
7$50,040$61,650$98,600
8$55,720$65,650$104,950

Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.

Fair market rents (2027)

HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.

Size61914Wider area
Studio$760$648
1 bedroom$780$711
2 bedrooms$1,020$930
3 bedrooms$1,400$1,288
4 bedrooms$1,700$1,554

Wider area = Moultrie County, IL. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $960 (61925) to $1,010 (61937).

Census figures for 61914 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,002. Median household income $63,125. 24% of homes are rented. 30% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 1% pay half or more.

Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.

Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share

Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 61914's fair market rent.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 61914

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to Branch Creek Square?

No phone is listed for Branch Creek Square. Try the city housing office or, for USDA rural properties, USDA's Multifamily Housing search. These records do not show openings.

Is Branch Creek Square Section 8 housing?

Branch Creek Square is listed as income-restricted housing in Bethany, IL 61914 (lihtc, usda). It is not labeled as project-based Section 8 in this file. Call to ask which programs they run.

How many units are at Branch Creek Square?

Public records list 16 units at Branch Creek Square in Bethany, IL 61914. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near Branch Creek Square?

Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 61914 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.

People Also Ask

How do I get into Branch Creek Square?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Branch Creek Square in Bethany, IL 61914. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.

How do I qualify for affordable housing in Bethany, IL 61914?

Most income-restricted buildings in Bethany, IL 61914 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $34,800, and $49,700 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($55,650 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.

What is the income limit for low-income housing in Bethany, IL 61914?

For many programs in Bethany, IL 61914, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $34,800 a year for 1 person and $49,700 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $55,650 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.

How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Bethany, IL 61914?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Bethany, IL 61914, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Bethany, IL 61914 is $1,020 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.

Does Branch Creek Square take Section 8 vouchers?

This file does not say that Branch Creek Square has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Bethany, IL 61914 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Branch Creek Square.

Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; USDA Rural Development multifamily, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction.