Section 8 housing in Charleston, IL
HUD's records list 3 assisted properties in Charleston, holding 192 subsidized apartments. At these buildings the subsidy stays with the unit, so you apply at the property itself — you do not need a voucher in hand first.
What this list is — and is not
These are HUD-assisted (project-based) properties, published by HUD. This is not a list of private landlords who accept a Housing Choice Voucher. No such official list exists anywhere, and anyone charging you for one is selling guesswork.
Each property runs its own waiting list, separate from the housing authority's. Call before you visit — some have been full for years, others open up without notice.
HUD-assisted properties in Charleston
Sorted by number of subsidized units.
| Property | Address | Phone | Subsidized units | Who it is for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cougill Senior Apartments of Charleston Project-based Section 8 | 500 W Polk Ave, Charleston, IL 61920 | (217) 348-0875 | 100 | Families and individuals |
| Colonial Gardens/greenview Manor Apts Project-based Section 8 | 1540 18th St, Charleston, IL 61920 | (217) 348-1212 | 92 | Families and individuals |
| Lincolnshire Apts | 1840 Douglas St, Charleston, IL 61920 | (217) 348-8441 | — | Families and individuals |
Source: HUD Multifamily Properties (Assisted). Unit counts are the subsidized units HUD records at the property, not apartments available today — we have no vacancy data, and neither does HUD's public file.
Where to apply for a voucher near Charleston
Charleston has no housing authority office of its own in HUD's records. These are the largest offices in Illinois — ask which one covers your address.
- Chicago Housing Authority
- Housing Authority Cook County
- Dupage Housing Authority
All 106 housing authorities in Illinois