Midtown Towers Public Housing Kankakee, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Midtown Towers is a Public Housing community in Kankakee, IL with 100 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $351/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 10 months.
100
total units
96%
occupancy
$351
avg resident rent
10 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 340 N Dearborn Ave Apt 221, Kankakee, IL 60901 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,927/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,049/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 85% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 99% |
How to apply at Midtown Towers
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 340 N Dearborn Ave Apt 221, Kankakee; 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 (~$351/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Apartments PB Section 8 | Kankakee | 1.1 km |
| Azarelli Tower Public Housing | Kankakee | 1.4 km |
| Thi-5 Harbor Street §811 | Kankakee | 1.4 km |
| Rhf Phase 2 Public Housing | Kankakee | 2.5 km |
| Hidden Glen Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bourbonnais | 4.5 km |
| Bradley Place Senior Apts Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bradley | 4.7 km |
| Bradley Place Senior Apts Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bradley | 4.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Kankakee
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Midtown Towers 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 Midtown Towers?
Residents report average rents near $351/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 Midtown Towers?
Contact the management office at 340 N Dearborn Ave Apt 221 in Kankakee. 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.