90 Prairie Ave, Mattoon, IL 61938
Waiting List Forecast: Likely Long or Closed for Rent Assisted units, and Likely Short or None for other affordable units
Verified for 2019 by Joshua Cappell| Rent | Beds | Baths | SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call for Rents† | 1 - 2 Beds | 1 Bath | - |
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.
Convenient and affordable, Mattoon Tower Apartments is designed to cater to persons living independently who are 62 years of age and older, also to the disabled. A portion of the apartments are specially designed for the physically handicapped/disabled. Our community is ideally located with easy access to parks, shopping centers, schools, medical facilities and houses of worship. Dial-a-Ride, a rural public transportation program, picks up right outside our front door. Rent is subsidized by the Federal Government for qualified applicants.
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 Mattoon Towers 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.
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| Unit (Bd/Ba) | Ft2 | Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom (1/1) | - | Call for Price† |
| 2 Bedroom (2/1) | - | Call for Price† |
| AMI* | 1 person | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI for PBRA Units | $16,900 / year | $19,720 / year | $24,860 / year | $30,000 / year |
| 50% AMI for LIHTC Units | $28,150 / year | $32,150 / year | $36,150 / year | $40,150 / year |
| 50% AMI for PBRA Units | $28,150 / year | $32,150 / year | $36,150 / year | $40,150 / year |
| 60% AMI for LIHTC Units | $33,780 / year | $38,580 / year | $43,380 / year | $48,180 / year |
| 80% AMI for PBRA Units | $45,000 / year | $51,400 / year | $57,850 / year | $64,250 / year |
*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.
Does Mattoon Towers have a waiting list?
Mattoon Towers 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 Mattoon Towers?
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.
In addition to Mattoon Towers, how many other affordable housing properties (and units) are there in Mattoon?
In addition to Mattoon Towers, we list 7 other affordable properties in Mattoon. Learn about these properties here. Our data research shows that there are a total of 747 affordable units in Mattoon.
Route 16 And Lerna Rd, Mattoon, Illinois 61938
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