As of October, 2025, there are 15 Affordable Housing units currently available in Jefferson County. There are 2 local Housing Authorities serving Jefferson County and can be viewed in the list below along with their current waiting list status and currently available Affordable Housing units. Availability is subject to change, and we recommend regularly checking with the appropriate housing authority for the most up-to-date information on voucher availability and application status.
HOUSING AUTHORITIES SERVING JEFFERSON COUNTY
Housing Authority of Mt. Vernon, Illinois
Housing Authority
There Are Currently 64 Units Available in the Housing Authority of Mt. Vernon, Illinois. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Housing Authority of Mt. Vernon, Illinois Serves the Mount Vernon, Metropolitan Area.
There Are Currently 64 Units Available in the Housing Authority of Mt. Vernon, Illinois. These Low-i...
Housing Authority of Jefferson County
Housing Authority
There Are Currently 413 Units Available in the Housing Authority of Jefferson County. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Housing Authority of Jefferson County Serves the Mount Vernon, Metropolitan Area.
There Are Currently 413 Units Available in the Housing Authority of Jefferson County. These Low-inco...
Fair Market Rent
The Housing Authority of Mt. Vernon, Illinois will pay about 70% of a tenants rent with the tenant being responsible for the other 30%.
Jefferson County, IL Fair Market Rent:
Studio
$679
1 Bedroom
$683
2 Bedrooms
$898
3 Bedrooms
$1,126
4 Bedrooms
$1,196
Income Limit
Income Limits are maximum income limits allowed based on household size. The following limits were established by HUD for low income households to be eligible for housing assistance in Jefferson County for 2025.
Jefferson County, IL Income Limit:
1 Person
$57,650
2 Persons
$65,850
3 Persons
$74,100
4 Persons
$82,300
5 Persons
$88,900