Hillsboro Apts — Income-Restricted Housing in Hillsboro, IL 62049
104 Independence Dr, Hillsboro, IL 62049
20 units · 2–3 BR
How to apply
- No phone is listed. Try visiting the property or asking the city housing office how to apply.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
At this building
- Opened
- 2003
- Income limit
- 60% AMI
- Bedrooms
- 6 2 bedrooms · 14 3 bedrooms
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Nearby income-restricted buildings
Golden Oaks
212 N Broad St, Hillsboro, IL 62049
0.6 mi away
32 units · 25 income-restricted · 1 BR
- Apply through Montgomery County Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 14 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
- Several buildings — call for addresses
- Most residents are 62 or older
The Hills
1 50 Long Ave, Hillsboro, IL 62049
0.6 mi away
50 units · 1–4+ BR
- Several buildings — call for addresses
Village Apts. of Hillsboro
300 S Hamilton St, Hillsboro, IL 62049
0.8 mi away
25 units · 1–2 BR
- 3 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Rupert Apts of Irving
120 E Vine St, Irving, IL 62051
4.8 mi away
6 units · 1 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Wrenwood Retirement Apts
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9.3 mi away
6 units · 1 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Rents and income limits in 62049
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,000/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $40,000/yr
- Renters in 62049 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 38%
Income limits (2026)
Montgomery County, IL area · median family income $93,600. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $19,700 | $32,800 | $52,450 |
| 2 | $22,500 | $37,450 | $59,950 |
| 3 | $27,320 | $42,150 | $67,450 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $46,800 | $74,900 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $50,550 | $80,900 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $54,300 | $86,900 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $58,050 | $92,900 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $61,800 | $98,900 |
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.
| Size | 62049 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $750 | $700 |
| 1 bedroom | $770 | $716 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,000 | $930 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,190 | $1,108 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,370 | $1,277 |
Wider area = Montgomery County, IL. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 8 nearby ZIPs range from $930 (62089) to $1,220 (62077).
Census figures for 62049 (2020–2024 average): median rent $731. Median household income $55,446. 21% of homes are rented. 38% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 11% 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 62049's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 62049Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Hillsboro Apts?
No phone is listed for Hillsboro Apts. Try the city housing office or, for USDA rural properties, USDA's Multifamily Housing search. These records do not show openings.
Is Hillsboro Apts Section 8 housing?
Hillsboro Apts is listed as income-restricted housing in Hillsboro, IL 62049 (lihtc). It is not labeled as project-based Section 8 in this file. Call to ask which programs they run.
How many units are at Hillsboro Apts?
Public records list 20 units at Hillsboro Apts in Hillsboro, IL 62049. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Hillsboro Apts?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 62049 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 Hillsboro Apts?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Hillsboro Apts in Hillsboro, IL 62049. 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 Hillsboro, IL 62049?
Most income-restricted buildings in Hillsboro, IL 62049 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 $32,800, and $46,800 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($52,450 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 Hillsboro, IL 62049?
For many programs in Hillsboro, IL 62049, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $32,800 a year for 1 person and $46,800 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $52,450 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 Hillsboro, IL 62049?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Hillsboro, IL 62049, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Hillsboro, IL 62049 is $1,000 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 Hillsboro Apts take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that Hillsboro Apts has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Hillsboro, IL 62049 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Hillsboro Apts.
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; HUD Public Housing Developments, 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. To add a different building, use the suggestion rubric.