Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Joliet, IL

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Will County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2023 in Joliet, IL.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2023Median Family Income2023 Yearly Income Limit2023 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Will County, IL$112,300Very Low Income (50%)$49,650$55,150$59,600$64,000$68,400
Extremely Low Income (30%)$29,800$33,100$35,750$40,280$45,420
Low Income (80%) $79,450$88,250$95,350$102,400$109,450

HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Joliet, IL

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Joliet, IL. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for Joliet, IL Will County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$1161Estimated $348.30 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$1340Estimated $402.00 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$1697Estimated $509.10 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$2018Estimated $605.40 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Joliet, IL

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

1001 Hacker

1001 Hacker Ave
Joliet, IL - 60432
Total Apartment Units: 1
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 1
2 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 1987

1001 Wabash

1001 Wabash Ave
Joliet, IL - 60432
Total Apartment Units: 1
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 1
2 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 1987

509 Florence

509 Florence Ave
Joliet, IL - 60433
Total Apartment Units: 2
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 2
2 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 1988

Pine Meadows Apartments

1850 Asbury Dr
Joliet, IL - 60436
Total Apartment Units: 187
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 187
1 Bedroom apartments 117
2 Bedroom apartments 48
3 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 1994

Victory Senior Centre

31 N Broadway St
Joliet, IL - 60435
Total Apartment Units: 57
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 57
1 Bedroom apartments 56
2 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 1998

Victory Senior Centre Phase Ii

29 N Broadway St
Joliet, IL - 60435
Total Apartment Units: 30
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 30
1 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 1999
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Larkin Village Apartments

929 Lois Pl
Joliet, IL - 60435
Total Apartment Units: 476
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 476
1 Bedroom apartments 216
2 Bedroom apartments 183
3 Bedroom apartments 20
Years In Service Since: 1999
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Louis Joliet Apartments

22 E Clinton St
Joliet, IL - 60432
Total Apartment Units: 61
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 61
1 Bedroom apartments 30
2 Bedroom apartments 31
Years In Service Since: 2003
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Inwood Towers

247 Caterpillar Dr
Joliet, IL - 60436
Total Apartment Units: 134
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 134
1 Bedroom apartments 134
Years In Service Since: 2004
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Senior Suites Of Joliet

215 N Ottawa St
Joliet, IL - 60432
Total Apartment Units: 88
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 88
1 Bedroom apartments 74
Years In Service Since: 2007
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Briggs-rosalind Homes

6 S Broadway St
Joliet, IL - 60436
Total Apartment Units: 74
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 74
3 Bedroom apartments 46
4 Bedroom apartments 20
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Liberty Meadow Estates Phase Ii

1407 Uarrow Dr
Joliet, IL - 60436
Total Apartment Units: 42
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 42
2 Bedroom apartments 27
3 Bedroom apartments 15
Years In Service Since: 2014


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Joliet, IL

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Will County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

Riverwalk Homes Llc

350 N Broadway St
Joliet, IL - 60435
Phone: (815) 722-7515
Total Apartment Units: 356
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Lexington Court Group Home

7219 Lexington Ct
Joliet, IL - 60431
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 6
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Mound Road Apartments

4201 Mound Rd
Joliet, IL - 60436
Phone: (815) 741-7606
Total Apartment Units: 8
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Rgp Apartments

201 Pleasant Street
Joliet, IL - 60536
Phone: 815-727-6666
Total Apartment Units: 8
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Terry Drive Group Home

404 Terry Drive
Joliet, IL - 60453
Phone: 815-727-6666
Total Apartment Units: 6
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Margaret Street Group Homes

501 S Margaret St
Joliet, IL - 60436
Phone: 815-727-6666
Total Apartment Units: 6
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Ann Street Group Home

711 Ann Street
Joliet, IL - 60435
Phone: (815) 725-3487
Total Apartment Units: 6
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Wilco Residences

303 Bridge St
Joliet, IL - 60435
Phone: 815-744-3500
Total Apartment Units: 24
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Park Tower

247 Caterpillar Dr.
Joliet, IL - 60436
Phone: (312) 524-7452
Total Apartment Units: 134
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Salem Village Iii

1315 Rowell Ave
Joliet, IL - 60433
Phone: (815)727-6401
Total Apartment Units: 242
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Marycrest Village

2115 Marmion Ave
Joliet, IL - 60436
Phone: (815) 744-7810
Total Apartment Units: 57
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously 202/81

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.


About our Data

Our data is collected from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development data along with computations based on their rules on apartments/housing.

How does HUD housing work in IL?

You must qualify for the HUD apartments in the area you are searching. Then, you need to apply directly at the location or through the Public Housing Authority.