Affordable & Low-Income Housing in South Roxana, IL 62087
1 affordable building in 62087 · 25 more within 9 mi
South Roxana, IL 62087 has 1 income-restricted building: 1 tax credit. 25 more are listed within 9 miles. These lists don't show openings — call to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
In 62087
Broadway Place Apts
601 Broadway Ave, South Roxana, IL 62087
56 units · 2–3 BR · People with disabilities
No buildings in 62087 match this filter.
Nearby
The 20 closest of 25 in nearby ZIPs. Pick a ZIP below to see all of them.
Stevens Building
118 Haller St, Wood River, IL 62095
3.6 mi away
46 units · Studio–2 BR · People with disabilities
May Building
1701 Bryant, Edwardsville, IL 62025
6.4 mi away
46 units · 1–2 BR · People with disabilities
- Apply through Madison County Housing Authority
New Parkside Apartments
2520 Parkview Dr, Granite City, IL 62040
6.8 mi away
64 units · 63 income-restricted · 1–2 BR
Meadowglen Apts
12534 Sparkling Lake Dr, St Louis, MO 63138
7.5 mi away
208 units · 207 income-restricted · 1 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Trinity Park Senior
11043 Mollerus Dr, Saint Louis, MO 63138
7.6 mi away
102 units · 1–2 BR · People with disabilities
Gateway Accessible Housing
1599 Gene Crayton Ave., Spanish Lake, MO 63138
7.6 mi away
40 units · 1–2 BR · People with disabilities
Granite City Commons
2941 Costello Ln, Granite City, IL 62040
7.6 mi away
96 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Granite City Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 6 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Anchorage Homes
2901 E 25th St, Granite City, IL 62040
7.9 mi away
194 units · 1 BR
- Apply through Granite City Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 10 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Granite City Green Community
2703 E 25th St, Granite City, IL 62040
8 mi away
43 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Granite City Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 5 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Passive House
2507 Nameoki Rd, Granite City, IL 62040
8 mi away
2 units
- Apply through Granite City Housing Authority
- Several buildings — call for addresses
No nearby buildings match this filter.
Rents and income limits in 62087
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,010/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $40,400/yr
- Renters in 62087 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 43%
Income limits (2026)
St. Louis, MO-IL area · median family income $113,500. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $23,850 | $39,750 | $63,600 |
| 2 | $27,250 | $45,400 | $72,650 |
| 3 | $30,650 | $51,100 | $81,750 |
| 4 | $34,050 | $56,750 | $90,800 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $61,300 | $98,100 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $65,850 | $105,350 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $70,400 | $112,600 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $74,950 | $119,900 |
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 | 62087 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $800 | $1,064 |
| 1 bedroom | $830 | $1,104 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,010 | $1,349 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,300 | $1,731 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,500 | $1,997 |
Wider area = St. Louis, MO-IL. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $1,080 (62024) to $1,500 (62025).
Census figures for 62087 (2020–2024 average): median rent $856. Median household income $60,214. 32% of homes are rented. 43% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 27% 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 62087's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 62087Frequently Asked Questions
Is there Section 8 housing in South Roxana, IL 62087?
Yes — this directory lists income-restricted buildings in South Roxana, IL 62087, 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 South Roxana, IL 62087 have openings?
These lists for South Roxana, IL 62087 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 South Roxana, IL 62087?
Use the phone number on each building card in South Roxana, IL 62087. 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 South Roxana, IL 62087?
In South Roxana, IL 62087, 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 ZIP 62087?
This directory lists 1 income-restricted building in South Roxana, IL 62087. The list does not show vacancies — call each property or the housing authority to ask about openings and waiting lists.
Is there affordable housing near 62087?
Yes — this page also lists 25 income-restricted buildings in ZIP codes near South Roxana, IL 62087 (within about 9 miles). Pick a nearby ZIP to see every building there.
People Also Ask
How do I qualify for affordable housing in South Roxana, IL 62087?
Most income-restricted buildings in South Roxana, IL 62087 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 $39,750, and $56,750 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($63,600 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 South Roxana, IL 62087?
For many programs in South Roxana, IL 62087, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $39,750 a year for 1 person and $56,750 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $63,600 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 South Roxana, IL 62087?
There is no single waiting list for South Roxana, IL 62087. 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 South Roxana, IL 62087?
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 South Roxana, IL 62087. Estimate voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in South Roxana, IL 62087?
In public housing and most Section 8 in South Roxana, IL 62087, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near South Roxana, IL 62087 is $1,010 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 South Roxana, IL 62087?
A Housing Choice Voucher is not automatically accepted at every building in South Roxana, IL 62087. 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 South Roxana, IL 62087?
This page may still list buildings in South Roxana, IL 62087 that accept seniors without being senior-only. Use the filters and call to ask about age set-asides.
Nearby ZIP codes
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.
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