Plaza Commons — Income-Restricted Housing in Hoopeston, IL 60942

715 W Elm St, Hoopeston, IL 60942

Tax creditSeniors

32 units · 1 BR

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How to apply

  1. No phone is listed. Try visiting the property or asking the city housing office how to apply.
  2. These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.

At this building

Opened
1994
Income limit
60% AMI
Bedrooms
32 1 bedroom

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Rents and income limits in 60942

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$980/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$39,200/yr
Renters in 60942 paying 30% or more of income on rent
41%

Income limits (2026)

Vermilion County, IL area · median family income $82,900. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely low 30%Very low 50%Low 80%
1$18,850$31,400$50,250
2$21,640$35,900$57,400
3$27,320$40,400$64,600
4$33,000$44,850$71,750
5$38,680$48,450$77,500
6$44,360$52,050$83,250
7$50,040$55,650$89,000
8$55,720$59,250$94,750

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.

Size60942Wider area
Studio$760$743
1 bedroom$770$748
2 bedrooms$980$956
3 bedrooms$1,310$1,278
4 bedrooms$1,380$1,337

Wider area = Vermilion County, IL. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 5 nearby ZIPs range from $930 (60939) to $1,120 (47917).

Census figures for 60942 (2020–2024 average): median rent $893. Median household income $61,083. 29% of homes are rented. 41% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 34% 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 60942's fair market rent.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 60942

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to Plaza Commons?

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

Is Plaza Commons Section 8 housing?

Plaza Commons is listed as income-restricted housing in Hoopeston, IL 60942 (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 Plaza Commons?

Public records list 32 units at Plaza Commons in Hoopeston, IL 60942. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near Plaza Commons?

Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 60942 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 Plaza Commons?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Plaza Commons in Hoopeston, IL 60942. 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 Hoopeston, IL 60942?

Most income-restricted buildings in Hoopeston, IL 60942 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 $31,400, and $44,850 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($50,250 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 Hoopeston, IL 60942?

For many programs in Hoopeston, IL 60942, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $31,400 a year for 1 person and $44,850 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $50,250 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 Hoopeston, IL 60942?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Hoopeston, IL 60942, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Hoopeston, IL 60942 is $980 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 Plaza Commons take Section 8 vouchers?

This file does not say that Plaza Commons has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Hoopeston, IL 60942 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Plaza Commons.

Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 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.