RHF Phase 2 — Income-Restricted Housing in Kankakee, IL 60901
302 S Yates Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
2 units
- Apply through Kankakee County Housing Authority
- Several buildings — call for addresses
Housing authority: (815) 939-7125Directions
How to apply
- Apply through Kankakee County Housing Authority. They run this development and take applications.
- Call the housing authority at (815) 939-7125.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
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Nearby income-restricted buildings
Harbor Street Apartments
800 W Harbor St, Kankakee, IL 60901
1 mi away
8 units · Studio · People with disabilities
Azarelli Tower
145 W Broadview Dr, Kankakee, IL 60901
1.6 mi away
100 units · 25 income-restricted · 1 BR
- Apply through Kankakee County Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 13 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Midtown Towers
340 N Dearborn Ave Apt 221, Kankakee, IL 60901
1.6 mi away
100 units · 1–2 BR
- Apply through Kankakee County Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 13 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Rents and income limits in 60901
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,290/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $51,600/yr
- Renters in 60901 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 51%
Income limits (2026)
Kankakee, IL area · median family income $102,200. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $21,100 | $35,100 | $56,150 |
| 2 | $24,100 | $40,150 | $64,200 |
| 3 | $27,320 | $45,150 | $72,200 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $50,150 | $80,200 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $54,150 | $86,650 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $58,150 | $93,050 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $62,200 | $99,450 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $66,200 | $105,900 |
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 | 60901 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $900 | $939 |
| 1 bedroom | $990 | $1,031 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,290 | $1,349 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,700 | $1,775 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,790 | $1,876 |
Wider area = Kankakee, IL. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 6 nearby ZIPs range from $1,200 (60910) to $1,530 (60914).
Census figures for 60901 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,045. Median household income $58,309. 39% of homes are rented. 51% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 30% 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 60901's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 60901Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to RHF Phase 2?
Apply through Kankakee County Housing Authority, which runs RHF Phase 2. Call (815) 939-7125. Do not treat a walk-up at the building as the application. These records do not show openings.
Is RHF Phase 2 Section 8 housing?
RHF Phase 2 is public housing, not a project-based Section 8 contract. Apply with the housing authority. A Housing Choice Voucher is a separate program.
How many units are at RHF Phase 2?
Public records list 2 units at RHF Phase 2 in Kankakee, IL 60901. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near RHF Phase 2?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 60901 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 RHF Phase 2?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at RHF Phase 2 in Kankakee, IL 60901. 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 Kankakee, IL 60901?
Most income-restricted buildings in Kankakee, IL 60901 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 $35,100, and $50,150 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($56,150 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 Kankakee, IL 60901?
For many programs in Kankakee, IL 60901, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $35,100 a year for 1 person and $50,150 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $56,150 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 Kankakee, IL 60901?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Kankakee, IL 60901, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Kankakee, IL 60901 is $1,290 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 RHF Phase 2 take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that RHF Phase 2 has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Kankakee, IL 60901 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call RHF Phase 2.
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction.