About This Property
Canterbury House Apts comprises 48 low-income rental units in Morris, IL, placed in service in 1996. The property includes 8 one-bedroom, 24 two-bedroom, and 16 three-bedroom units, financed through 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits. The development is managed and available for qualified residents seeking affordable rental housing in Grundy County.
Waitlist Information
Waitlist managed by Grundy County Housing Authority
The waitlist is open for senior and disabled households for communities including Gardner Village and Saratoga Towers. Eligibility includes income, age/disability, and citizenship, with priority for families with children, elderly, and disabled individuals; declining two invitations will purge an application. Applications are accepted in person at the GCHA office located at 1700 Newton Dr, Morris, IL 60450.
Eligibility is based on income, family size, and citizenship status; families with children, elderly, and disabled individuals may receive priority placement. Preferences include terminated from HCV program due to insufficient funding, displaced from Public Housing unit by HALC, resident of LaSalle County, and displaced by natural disaster. Selected applicants are placed on the waiting list by random lottery, by order of preferences. The Grundy County Section 8 program is administered by the Housing Authority for LaSalle County (HALC), where pre-applications can be obtained at their main administrative office in Ottawa, IL, or at site offices in LaSalle, IL, or Streator, IL.
Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org
Updated November 7, 2026
Property Details
Fair Market Rent - Grundy 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 | $1,025 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,134 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,490 |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,947 |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,984 |
Income Limits - Grundy County, IL
Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $19,000
- Very Low (50%)
- $31,650
- Low (80%)
- $50,600
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $21,700
- Very Low (50%)
- $36,150
- Low (80%)
- $57,800
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $24,400
- Very Low (50%)
- $40,650
- Low (80%)
- $65,050
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $27,100
- Very Low (50%)
- $45,150
- Low (80%)
- $72,250
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $31,040
- Very Low (50%)
- $48,800
- Low (80%)
- $78,050
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $35,580
- Very Low (50%)
- $52,400
- Low (80%)
- $83,850
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $40,120
- Very Low (50%)
- $56,000
- Low (80%)
- $89,600
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $44,660
- Very Low (50%)
- $59,600
- Low (80%)
- $95,400
| Household | Extremely Low (30%) | Very Low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $19,000 | $31,650 | $50,600 |
| 2 Persons | $21,700 | $36,150 | $57,800 |
| 3 Persons | $24,400 | $40,650 | $65,050 |
| 4 Persons | $27,100 | $45,150 | $72,250 |
| 5 Persons | $31,040 | $48,800 | $78,050 |
| 6 Persons | $35,580 | $52,400 | $83,850 |
| 7 Persons | $40,120 | $56,000 | $89,600 |
| 8 Persons | $44,660 | $59,600 | $95,400 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent for affordable housing in Morris, IL?+
The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for Grundy County, IL is: $1025 (Studio), $1134 (1BR), $1490 (2BR), $1947 (3BR), $1984 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like Canterbury House Apts is typically 30% of household income or less.
What size apartments are available at Canterbury House Apts?+
Canterbury House Apts offers the following unit types: 8 One-Bedroom, 24 Two-Bedroom, 16 Three-Bedroom units, for a total of 48 units.
Who manages Canterbury House Apts?+
Canterbury House Apts is managed by . You can reach them at .
How do I apply for housing at Canterbury House Apts?+
Canterbury House Apts is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) property. To apply, you can start by calling , or contacting the property management office. Contact the property to learn about availability and application requirements. Eligibility is based on income limits set for the area.
What are the income limits for affordable housing in Grundy County, IL?+
For a 4-person household in Grundy County, IL, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $27,100, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $45,150, Low Income (80% AMI): $72,250. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.
What is the price range for apartments in Morris, IL?+
Based on Fair Market Rent for Grundy County, the estimated price range is: 1-bedroom: $1134, 2-bedroom: $1490, 3-bedroom: $1947. Actual rent at Canterbury House Apts may be lower for income-eligible households.
Is there a waitlist for Canterbury House Apts?+
Public Housing waitlist is currently Open. Section 8 (HCV) waitlist is currently Open. Waitlist status can change frequently, so check back regularly or contact the housing authority directly for the most up-to-date information.
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