Whispering Hills

110 Taylor Drive, Port Byron, Illinois 61275

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Tucked into the rolling hills of the beautiful Mississippi River valley, Whispering Hills is a fully remodeled affordable apartment community located in the Village of Port Byron. Unlike your typical apartment building, Whispering Hills offers one- and two-bedroom apartment homes in comfortably scaled eight-unit buildings. Set among mature hardwoods, each building is nestled among trees and manicured landscaping, offering every unit an attractive view of the lovely surroundings.

Conveniently located on Taylor Drive off North High Street (Hwy 84), Whispering Hills is just blocks from Port Byron’s Main Street and the mighty Mississippi. Sidewalks and walking paths connect residents to the convenience of Main Street including Port Byron’s library, Village Hall, Post Office, several churches, restaurants and entertainment venues. Shopping is within a convenient drive, making Whispering Hills a great location with all the convenience you need to live comfortably. In addition, the Mississippi River offers numerous recreational opportunities both on and off the water.

Each apartment at Whispering Hills is fully remodeled from top to bottom, from new windows to new floors. The fresh look and feel of Whispering Hills offers residents an attractive place to call home with no hassles of maintenance or up-keep. Our property management team pays attention to every detail, ensuring a positive living experience for all Whispering Hills residents.

Eligibility for Whispering Hills

Generally, households earning up to the income limit in the table below for their household size are eligible for units participating in a HUD rental assistance program in Port Byron but actual income limits may differ for units at Whispering Hills.

AMI Band	1 Person	2 Person	3 Person	4 Person	5 Person	6 Person	7 Person	8 Person
30%	$18,550	$21,200	$24,860	$30,000	$35,140	$40,280	$45,420	$50,560
50%	$30,950	$35,400	$39,800	$44,200	$47,750	$51,300	$54,850	$58,350
80%	$49,500	$56,600	$63,650	$70,700	$76,400	$82,050	$87,700	$93,350

Generally, households earning up to the income limit in the table below for their household size are eligible for units participating in the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program in Port Byron but actual income limits may differ for units at Whispering Hills.

AMI Band	1 Person	2 Person	3 Person	4 Person	5 Person	6 Person	7 Person	8 Person
Very Low Income (50%)	$30,950	$35,400	$39,800	$44,200	$47,750	$51,300	$54,850	$58,350
Low Income (60%)	$37,140	$42,480	$47,760	$53,040	$57,300	$61,560	$65,820	$70,020

Whispering Hills Details

72 bedroom units.
Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA)
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)
Section 515 Rural Rental Housing
Section 521 USDA Rental Assistance

Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA)

Since this property has a Project-Based Section 8 contract with HUD, some or all of the rents at this community are based on tenant incomes. Tenants leasing units participating in the Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance program typically contribute less than 30% of their adjusted income towards rental costs.

Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)

Since this property has received funding in part through the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, a certain number of units are set aside for lower income households. Households must earn either less than 50% or 60% of the area median income (depending on the set-aside option chosen by the property owner) to qualify for these units. Rents in these units are capped at a maximum of 30% of the set-aside area median income (adjusted for unit size). Some rental units in this property may not be subject to LIHTC and therefore have higher rents and no maximum household income requirement.

Section 515 Rural Rental Housing

This property has received funding in part through the Section 515 Rural Rental Housing (Section 515) program. Very low, low, and moderate income families, elderly persons, and persons with disabilities are eligible to live at this property. Persons or Families living in substandard housing have priority for tenancy.

Section 521 USDA Rental Assistance

The property participates in the USDA Rural Development Rental Assistance program. This rental subsidy, available only to USDA Section 514, 515 and 516 properties, ensures renters only pay 30% of their adjusted income towards rent. USDA Rural Development Rental Assistance may not be available for all units at this property.