John Murphy Center Public Housing Joliet, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
John Murphy Center is a Public Housing community in Joliet, IL with 40 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $459/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 1 months.
40
total units
98%
occupancy
$459
avg resident rent
1 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 S Joliet St, Joliet, IL 60436 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,207/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,550/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 85% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 69% |
How to apply at John Murphy Center
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 159 S Joliet St, Joliet; 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 (~$459/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Briggs-rosalind Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Joliet | 0.8 km |
| Victory Senior Centre LIHTCPB Section 8 | Joliet | 0.8 km |
| Victory Senior Centre Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Joliet | 0.8 km |
| Rgp Apartments §811 | Joliet | 0.8 km |
| 509 Florence LIHTC | Joliet | 0.8 km |
| Louis Joliet Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Joliet | 1.1 km |
| Central Plains Residences, Inc §811 | Joliet | 1.4 km |
| 309-311 Young's Avenue LIHTC | Joliet | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does John Murphy Center have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at John Murphy Center?
Residents report average rents near $459/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 John Murphy Center?
Contact the management office at 159 S Joliet St in Joliet. 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.