Park Tower PB Section 8 Joliet, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Park Tower is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Joliet, IL with 134 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $437/month on average.
134
total units
98%
occupancy
$437
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 247 Caterpillar Dr, Joliet, IL 60436 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,678/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,647/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 82% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Park Tower
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 247 Caterpillar Dr, 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 (~$437/mo average here).
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- Inwood Towers LIHTCPB Section 8
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- Senior Suites of Joliet LIHTCPB Section 8
- Briggs-rosalind Homes LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Terry Group Home §811 | Joliet | 1.4 km |
| Marycrest Village PB Section 8 | Joliet | 1.7 km |
| Margaret Street Group §811 | Joliet | 2.8 km |
| Ann Street Group Home §811 | Joliet | 2.8 km |
| Pioneer Road Group Home §811 | Crest Hill | 3.4 km |
| Mound Road §811 | Joliet | 4.2 km |
| Victory Senior Centre LIHTCPB Section 8 | Joliet | 5 km |
| Victory Senior Centre Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Joliet | 5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Park Tower 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 Park Tower?
Residents report average rents near $437/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 Tower?
Contact the management office at 247 Caterpillar Dr 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.