Gates Manor PB Section 8 Wilmette, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Gates Manor is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Wilmette, IL with 51 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $357/month on average.
51
total units
98%
occupancy
$357
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1135 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,158/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,662/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 86% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Gates Manor
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 1135 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$357/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Wilmette
- Shoreline Place PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
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|---|---|---|
| Gross Point Elderly Housing PB Section 8 | Skokie | 3.4 km |
| Rainbow Ii - Hill Arboretum PB Section 8 | Evanston | 3.4 km |
| Jacob Blake Manor Ltd §202 Senior | Evanston | 3.7 km |
| Oaktree Village PB Section 8 | Evanston | 3.7 km |
| Emerson Square LIHTC | Evanston | 3.7 km |
| Wesley-greenbay LIHTC | Evanston | 3.7 km |
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| Evanston Senior Redevelopment, Llc PB Section 8 | Evanston | 4.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Wilmette
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Gates Manor have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Gates Manor?
Residents report average rents near $357/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Gates Manor?
Contact the management office at 1135 Wilmette Ave in Wilmette. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.