Affordable & Low-Income Housing in Miller City, IL
1 affordable building in Miller City
Miller City, IL has 1 income-restricted building across 1 ZIP code: 1 tax credit. These lists don't show openings — call to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
In Miller City
Miller Caryle Apts
2110 W Lake Dr, Miller City, IL 62962
19 units · 1–2 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
No buildings in Miller City match this filter.
Programs in Miller City
- Tax credit
ZIP codes in Miller City
Nearby cities
Rents and income limits in 62962
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $990/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $39,600/yr
Income limits (2026)
Cape Girardeau, MO-IL area · median family income $90,200. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $18,950 | $31,600 | $50,550 |
| 2 | $21,650 | $36,100 | $57,750 |
| 3 | $27,320 | $40,600 | $64,950 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $45,100 | $72,150 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $48,750 | $77,950 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $52,350 | $83,700 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $55,950 | $89,500 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $59,550 | $95,250 |
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 | 62962 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $730 | $757 |
| 1 bedroom | $770 | $833 |
| 2 bedrooms | $990 | $1,012 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,310 | $1,401 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,540 | $1,692 |
Wider area = Cape Girardeau, MO-IL. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 5 nearby ZIPs range from $930 (62964) to $1,150 (62963).
Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures). 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 62962's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 62962Frequently Asked Questions
Is there Section 8 housing in Miller City, IL?
Yes — this directory lists income-restricted buildings in Miller City, IL, including project-based Section 8 apartments (the subsidy stays with the unit), public housing, tax-credit, and USDA rural rentals. Housing Choice Vouchers are different: you apply with the local housing authority and can use them at a private landlord. Estimate your voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
Do affordable housing buildings in Miller City, IL have openings?
These lists for Miller City, IL don't show openings. Call the property (or the housing authority, for public housing) to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
How do I apply for affordable housing in Miller City, IL?
Use the phone number on each building card in Miller City, IL. Public housing is run by the local housing authority — apply with them, not at the building. USDA rural rentals can also be found through USDA's property search.
What counts as affordable housing in Miller City, IL?
In Miller City, IL, this directory lists income-restricted rentals from HUD tax-credit (LIHTC) records, public housing, HUD-assisted buildings (including project-based Section 8, 202, and 811), and USDA Rural Development.
How many affordable housing buildings are in Miller City, IL?
This directory lists 1 income-restricted building in Miller City, IL. The list does not show vacancies — call each property or the housing authority to ask about openings and waiting lists.
Which ZIP codes in Miller City have affordable housing?
Income-restricted buildings in Miller City are listed in 62962 (1).
People Also Ask
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Miller City, IL?
Most income-restricted buildings in Miller City, IL 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 $31,600, and $45,100 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($50,550 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 Miller City, IL?
For many programs in Miller City, IL, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $31,600 a year for 1 person and $45,100 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $50,550 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How long is the waiting list for Section 8 in Miller City, IL?
There is no single waiting list for Miller City, IL. Public housing, project-based Section 8, and tax-credit buildings each keep their own list. Housing Choice Voucher lists at the housing authority open only sometimes and can stay closed for years. This directory does not show which lists are open — call the number on each card. Some public housing cards show HUD's reported wait in months.
What is the difference between Section 8 and public housing in Miller City, IL?
Public housing is owned by a housing authority — you apply with that agency, not at the building. Project-based Section 8 is a HUD contract on a private building; the subsidy stays with the apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority and can use it at a landlord who takes it. This page lists tax-credit apartments in Miller City, IL. Estimate voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Miller City, IL?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Miller City, IL, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Miller City, IL is $990 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.
Can I use a Section 8 voucher at affordable apartments in Miller City, IL?
A Housing Choice Voucher is not automatically accepted at every building in Miller City, IL. Project-based Section 8 units already have a subsidy on the apartment — you apply there, not with a tenant voucher. For a voucher, apply with the housing authority, then ask each landlord. Estimate your share with the Section 8 calculator.
Is there senior affordable housing in Miller City, IL?
This page may still list buildings in Miller City, IL that accept seniors without being senior-only. Use the filters and call to ask about age set-asides.
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026). Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying.