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Montgomery County Housing Authority

Name: Montgomery County Housing Authority
Address: 216 Shelbyville Rd, Hillsboro, IL, 62049, US
Telephone: 2175323672

216 Shelbyville Rd, Hillsboro, IL, 62049

Information verified September 5, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 18 hr ago

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About This Property

Montgomery County Housing Authority operates 230 units of public housing in Hillsboro, IL. Both the public housing waitlist and Section 8 waitlist are currently open for applications. The housing authority provides rental assistance options for eligible low-income households in Montgomery County.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Open

Opened July 31, 2019

Apply: Multiple

Head of household must be at least 18 or an emancipated minor, and household annual income must not exceed HUD limits. All household members 18 or older require a criminal background check, with no convictions for drug-related methamphetamine production in federally assisted housing or lifetime sex offender registration. At least one household member must meet HUD citizenship or immigration status requirements.

Last verified February 24, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

Opened October 1, 2023

Closed December 31, 2023

The previous Section 8 (HCV) waiting list accepted applications from October 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. A random electronic lottery was used to select 1,000 applications. Eligibility required the applicant or head of household to be at least 18 years old or an emancipated minor and meet income limits; initial housing must be in Montgomery County, IL, with portability allowed after one year.

Last verified May 9, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated September 5, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

230

Fair Market Rent - Montgomery County, IL

FMR represents the estimated amount needed to cover rent and utilities for a moderately-priced unit in this area.

Bedrooms	FMR
Studio/Efficiency	$579
1 Bedroom	$614
2 Bedroom	$807
3 Bedroom	$1,074
4 Bedroom	$1,075

Income Limits - Montgomery County, IL

Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $14,250
Very Low (50%): $23,800
Low (80%): $38,050

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $17,420
Very Low (50%): $27,200
Low (80%): $43,450

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $21,960
Very Low (50%): $30,600
Low (80%): $48,900

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $26,500
Very Low (50%): $33,950
Low (80%): $54,300

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $31,040
Very Low (50%): $36,700
Low (80%): $58,650

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $35,580
Very Low (50%): $39,400
Low (80%): $63,000

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $40,120
Very Low (50%): $42,100
Low (80%): $67,350

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $44,660
Very Low (50%): $44,850
Low (80%): $71,700

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$14,250	$23,800	$38,050
2 Persons	$17,420	$27,200	$43,450
3 Persons	$21,960	$30,600	$48,900
4 Persons	$26,500	$33,950	$54,300
5 Persons	$31,040	$36,700	$58,650
6 Persons	$35,580	$39,400	$63,000
7 Persons	$40,120	$42,100	$67,350
8 Persons	$44,660	$44,850	$71,700

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent for affordable housing in Hillsboro, IL?+

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for Montgomery County, IL is: $579 (Studio), $614 (1BR), $807 (2BR), $1074 (3BR), $1075 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like Montgomery County Housing Authority is typically 30% of household income or less.

How many units does Montgomery County Housing Authority have?+

Montgomery County Housing Authority has a total of 230 housing units.

Is there a waitlist for Montgomery County Housing Authority?+

Public Housing waitlist is currently Open. Section 8 (HCV) waitlist is currently Closed. Waitlist status can change frequently, so check back regularly or contact the housing authority directly for the most up-to-date information.

How do I apply for housing at Montgomery County Housing Authority?+

Montgomery County Housing Authority is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 2175323672, or visiting their website, or contacting the property management office. You may need to submit an application and be placed on a waitlist. Eligibility is typically based on income, family size, and other factors.

What are the income limits for affordable housing in Montgomery County, IL?+

For a 4-person household in Montgomery County, IL, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $26,500, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $33,950, Low Income (80% AMI): $54,300. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

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