Mills Park Tower Public Housing Oak Park, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Mills Park Tower is a Public Housing community in Oak Park, IL with 198 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $457/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 17 months.
198
total units
92%
occupancy
$457
avg resident rent
17 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1025 Pleasant Pl, Oak Park, IL 60302 Map → |
| Average household income | $20,795/yr |
| Average personal income | $19,595/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 67% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Mills Park Tower
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 1025 Pleasant Pl, Oak Park; 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 (~$457/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Oak Park
- Heritage House PB Section 8
- The Oaks PB Section 8
- Grove Apts LIHTC
- Ryan Farrelly §811
- Il06rdd1305 - 811-11534 Tcb Oak Par PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Corcoran Place Apartments PB Section 8 | Chicago | 2 km |
| Linden House Apartments PB Section 8 | Forest Park | 2 km |
| Parkside Terrace LIHTC | Chicago | 2.5 km |
| Mount Vernon Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chicago | 2.5 km |
| Senior Suites of Austin LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chicago | 2.8 km |
| Mt Vernon Manor Apts LIHTC | Chicago | 2.8 km |
| Menard Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chicago | 2.8 km |
| Boulevard Commons Ii LIHTC | Chicago | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Oak Park
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Mills Park Tower 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 Mills Park Tower?
Residents report average rents near $457/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 Mills Park Tower?
Contact the management office at 1025 Pleasant Pl in Oak Park. 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.