I.c.a.r.e. PB Section 8 Westmont, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
I.c.a.r.e. is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Westmont, IL with 59 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $312/month on average.
59
total units
100%
occupancy
$312
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 501 N Cass Ave, Westmont, IL 60559 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,273/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,631/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 97% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at I.c.a.r.e.
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 501 N Cass Ave, Westmont; 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 (~$312/mo average here).
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mayslake East Wing Inc §202 Senior | Oak Brook | 2 km |
| Mayslake Manor PB Section 8 | Oak Brook | 2 km |
| Annex Ii §202 Senior | Oak Brook | 2 km |
| Villas PB Section 8 | Oak Brook | 2 km |
| Oak Tree Towers Ml0087 PB Section 8 | Downers Grove | 2.8 km |
| Oak Tree Towers LIHTC | Downers Grove | 3.4 km |
| Grove Senior Living LIHTCPB Section 8 | Downers Grove | 3.4 km |
| Immanuel Residences PB Section 8 | Downers Grove | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does I.c.a.r.e. 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 I.c.a.r.e.?
Residents report average rents near $312/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 I.c.a.r.e.?
Contact the management office at 501 N Cass Ave in Westmont. 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.