Grove Senior Living LIHTCPB Section 8 Downers Grove, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Grove Senior Living is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Downers Grove, IL with 149 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $344/month on average.
149
total units
99%
occupancy
$344
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1122 Gilbert Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,293/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,301/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 86% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 90% |
How to apply at Grove Senior Living
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 1122 Gilbert Ave, Downers Grove; 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 (~$344/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| I.c.a.r.e. PB Section 8 | Westmont | 3.4 km |
| Mayslake East Wing Inc §202 Senior | Oak Brook | 5.4 km |
| Mayslake Manor PB Section 8 | Oak Brook | 5.4 km |
| Annex Ii §202 Senior | Oak Brook | 5.4 km |
| Villas PB Section 8 | Oak Brook | 5.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Downers Grove
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Grove Senior Living have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Grove Senior Living?
Residents report average rents near $344/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 Grove Senior Living?
Contact the management office at 1122 Gilbert Ave in Downers Grove. 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.