Park Terrace Public Housing Rockford, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Park Terrace is a Public Housing community in Rockford, IL with 278 units reporting 91% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $323/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 9 months.
278
total units
91%
occupancy
$323
avg resident rent
9 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1000 Chamberlain St, Rockford, IL 61107 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,271/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,849/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 19% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 86% |
How to apply at Park Terrace
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 1000 Chamberlain St, Rockford; 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 (~$323/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Rockford
- Concord Commons Apartments PB Section 8
- Faust Landmark Apartments PB Section 8
- Faust Landmark Apts LIHTC
- Luther Center Apartments Llc PB Section 8
- Blackhawk Courts Public Housing
- North Main Manor Public Housing
- Orton Keyes PB Section 8
- Valkomen Plaza PB Section 8
- Valley View Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Olesen Plaza Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Old City Hall Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rockford | 0.8 km |
| 528 Seventh Street LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rockford | 1.1 km |
| Skyrise Apartments PB Section 8 | Rockford | 1.4 km |
| Anchor Housing I LIHTC | Rockford | 1.4 km |
| Court Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rockford | 1.4 km |
| Meld Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rockford | 1.4 km |
| Jane Addams Park Apartments LIHTCPublic Housing | Rockford | 1.4 km |
| Riverwest Housing Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rockford | 2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Rockford
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Park Terrace 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 Park Terrace?
Residents report average rents near $323/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 Park Terrace?
Contact the management office at 1000 Chamberlain St in Rockford. 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.