Tower Heights Public Housing Mount Carmel, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Tower Heights is a Public Housing community in Mount Carmel, IL with 156 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $319/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 3 months.
156
total units
97%
occupancy
$319
avg resident rent
3 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 330 W 10th St, Mount Carmel, IL 62863 Map → |
| Average household income | $20,149/yr |
| Average personal income | $18,562/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 54% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 87% |
| One-bedroom share | 99% |
How to apply at Tower Heights
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 330 W 10th St, Mount Carmel; 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 (~$319/mo average here).
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| D Smith Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Mt Carmel | 2.2 km |
| The Oaks Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Mt Carmel | 2.2 km |
| D Smith Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Mt Carmel | 2.2 km |
| The Oaks Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Mt Carmel | 2.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Mount Carmel
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Tower Heights 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 Tower Heights?
Residents report average rents near $319/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 Tower Heights?
Contact the management office at 330 W 10th St in Mount Carmel. 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.