Slate Creek Apartments is a subsidized housing community for seniors (62+) and adults who are disabled.  The term “subsidized housing” means that the rent is based on income.  A resident of the community pays approximately 30% of their income as rent.

The remainder of the rent is paid in the form of a subsidy.  If a resident qualifies for a subsidy, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), a U.S. government agency, will pay the remainder of the rent.

Resident rent is based on approximately 30% of income.  A good estimate of your rent would be to take 30% of your gross annual income and divide it by 12 months.  This will give you an estimate of what your monthly rent could be.

Monthly rental of the apartment, as well as electric, cable, water, trash, pest control.

Yes, there is a one-year lease, but we understand the necessity of unanticipated move-outs.

Slate Creek has 113 apartments.

Slate Creek offers 101 spacious one-bedroom apartments, and 12 one-bedroom apartments with accessible features All are one-bedroom apartments and all are approximately 560 square feet.

Simply fill out an application completely, sign it, and mail it to the address on the application.

Yes, currently Slate Creek has a waiting list.  Please call for the approximate waiting time.

The Security Deposit is the same as one month’s full rent.  This deposit is due in full at the signing of the lease.

Slate Creek welcomes you to bring your pet along with you.  We welcome a small dog or a cat with a pet deposit.  There is a limit of one animal (cat or dog) per apartment 25lbs or less and certain breed restrictions may apply. Birds/fish/and other caged animals are welcomed with pet fees to be determined before moving in.

The non-refundable pet deposit is $150.00.  Payment arrangements can be made for this deposit.  Beginning with $50 and then a monthly payment of $10 until the deposit is paid in full.

Yes, there is one elevator located in the center of the building easily accessible by all residents, on all floors.

Yes, Slate Creek offers its residents the use of a large parking lot.

There is no cost for parking.

Residents receive an apartment key, a key to a locked mailbox, a key to the exterior doors around the building, and an access key to the front entry door.  Our main entrance is intercom controlled and automatically opens with the key or access key.

Slate Creek prints a monthly calendar showing the dates and times of various activities.  Monthly activities include bingo, board games, pot-luck meals, and seasonal activities.  There is also a puzzle and craft room used daily for putting together puzzles and other various crafting projects.

The Laundry room is located on the second floor at Slate Creek.  This laundry room contains six-coin operated washers and six-coin operated dryers with folding and hanging areas and a wash sink for the convenience of our residents.

There is a garbage center on the main floor of the building specifically for garbage/recycling purposes.  On the upper floors, there is a chute to dispose of trash directly into a dumpster.

Yes, currently the city of Effingham has a couple of transit services. These services stop at our door and take residents to the grocery store, doctor appointments, department stores, local restaurants, and other locations.  More information on rides can be obtained from the Slate Creek Coordinator at 217-347-5616.

No, smoking is not permitted in any form in the apartments or any of the common areas inside the building. We do allow smoking on the property grounds away from the building at designated areas.