Southern Hills

3077 Southern Hills Dr, Decatur, IL 62526

Waiting List Forecast: Likely Long or Closed for Rent Assisted units, and Likely Short or None for other affordable units

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Rent	Beds	Baths	SqFt
Call for Rents^†	1 - 3 Beds	1 Bath	-

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Waitlist Forecast

Since this property is a LIHTC property that may have rental assistance for some or all units, there might be seperate or split waiting lists for rental assistance and non-rental assistance units. In this case, the rental assistance waiting list can be much longer than properties without rental assistance. The non-rental assistance units waiting list is likely much shorter or it may not have a waiting list at all. You should contact the property to verify.

Note: Affordable Housing Online has not confirmed the waiting list status directly with the property. This waiting list status forecast is based on our housing experts' knowledge of similar properties. You should always confirm this status directly with the property.

Located at the northwest side of Decatur, the Southern Hills is a 125-unit apartment complex comprising 28 buildings situated on 10 acres of beautifully landscaped land. The site is designated as a Section 8 family complex and offers many amenities, including central air, ceiling fans and privacy patios in each of its one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. The site offers on-site laundry facilities, a picnic area with a grill and a playground. The Orlando, an 87-unit apartment complex set in a 7-story building, was originally built in 1913 as the locally famous Hotel Orlando. The property was converted into apartments in 1982. The site is exclusively a Section 8/Senior/Disabled affordable apartment complex and includes 13 handicap-accessible units. Conveniently located, it is within walking distance of stores, restaurants and the city bus. The property offers many amenities, including a community room and a patio.

Dave's Thoughts On Southern Hills

This LIHTC property is among the most common types of affordable rental housing in the United States. The LIHTC program only provides subsidies to the building’s owner at construction. The LIHTC program doesn't provide direct subsidies to the residents, but the owner must set rents affordable to low-income renters in the area. This property does participate in the Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance program and your rent would be subsidized and based on your income. You would not pay more than 30% of your income for rent. To qualify, you must earn 50% or less of the Area Median Income (AMI), which you can find on this page’s income chart. LIHTC properties tend to have shorter waiting lists however, since Southern Hills has a project-based subsidy, the waiting list is likely much longer than other local LIHTC properties. LIHTC properties nationwide are required to accept housing vouchers however, since this property has a Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance contract, your Section 8 voucher can not be used here. LIHTC properties were first built in the late 1980's and the LIHTC program funds the renovation of older properties. Because they tend to be newer or renovated, these properties are more likely to have larger units, more amenities, and greater tenant service offerings than other affordable housing programs. This property might be right for you if you need help paying your rent and are willing to wait for a longer waiting list.

~ Dave Layfield, Founder of Affordable Housing Online

Southern Hills Amenities

Playground
BBQ and Picnic Area
Community Room
Ceiling Fan(s)
Central Air
Private Patios
Laundry Facilities

Units at Southern Hills

Unit (Bd/Ba)	Ft²	Rent
1 Bedroom (1/1)	-	Call for Price^†
2 Bedroom (2/1)	-	Call for Price^†
3 Bedroom (3/1)	-	Call for Price^†

Income Qualification for Southern Hills

*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.

AMI*	1 person	2 people	3 people	4 people	5 people	6 people
30% AMI for PBRA Units	$17,100 / year	$19,720 / year	$24,860 / year	$30,000 / year	$35,140 / year	$40,280 / year
50% AMI for LIHTC Units	$28,500 / year	$32,550 / year	$36,600 / year	$40,650 / year	$43,950 / year	$47,200 / year
50% AMI for PBRA Units	$28,500 / year	$32,550 / year	$36,600 / year	$40,650 / year	$43,950 / year	$47,200 / year
60% AMI for LIHTC Units	$34,200 / year	$39,060 / year	$43,920 / year	$48,780 / year	$52,740 / year	$56,640 / year
80% AMI for PBRA Units	$45,550 / year	$52,050 / year	$58,550 / year	$65,050 / year	$70,300 / year	$75,500 / year

*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.

FAQs for Southern Hills

Does Southern Hills have a waiting list?

Southern Hills probably has a waiting list. Since our research has shown there is a project-based rental assistance associated with this property, the waiting list would be for the rent-assisted units. We haven't confirmed if this is the case, so you should contact the property to confirm.

Are rents subsidized at Southern Hills?

We believe rents are most likely subsidized at all or some of the units since our research has turned up at least one public housing or rental assistance contract probably associated with this property.

What property management company manges Southern Hills?

Southern Hills is managed by Related Companies headquartered in Irvine, California.

In addition to Southern Hills, how many other affordable housing properties (and units) are there in Decatur?

In addition to Southern Hills, we list 39 other affordable properties in Decatur. Learn about these properties here. Our data research shows that there are a total of 2212 affordable units in Decatur.

When was the Southern Hills listing last updated?

Southern Hills listing on Affordable Housing Online was last updated on 02/22/2024 by Connor Bailey. Remember, a property's status can change so you should contact the property to confirm.