Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Joliet, IL
There are 29 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Joliet with roughly 2,402 assisted units — including 12 project-based Section 8 buildings, 4 public housing developments, and 13 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $114 to $545 per month. Median reported wait: about 9 months.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Joliet
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larkin Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 476 | — | — |
| Riverwalk Homes I PB Section 8 | 356 | $114 | — |
| Pine Meadows Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 187 | — | — |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | 173 | $369 | 24 mo |
| John Holmes Complex Public Housing | 171 | $344 | 9 mo |
| Joshua Arms of Lssi §236 | 144 | — | — |
| Inwood Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 134 | — | — |
| Park Tower PB Section 8 | 134 | $437 | — |
| Joshua Arms of Lssi PB Section 8 | 98 | $385 | — |
| Senior Suites of Joliet LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Briggs-rosalind Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 74 | — | — |
| Louis Joliet Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 61 | — | — |
| Victory Senior Centre LIHTCPB Section 8 | 57 | — | — |
| Marycrest Village PB Section 8 | 56 | $457 | — |
| Liberty Meadow Estates Phase Ii LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| John Murphy Center Public Housing | 40 | $459 | 1 mo |
| Victory Senior Centre Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Central Plains Residences, Inc §811 | 24 | $340 | — |
| Liberty Meadow Estates Phase Ii Public Housing | 11 | $545 | — |
| Mound Road §811 | 8 | — | — |
| Rgp Apartments §811 | 8 | — | — |
| Ann Street Group Home §811 | 6 | — | — |
| Lexington §811 | 6 | — | — |
| Margaret Street Group §811 | 6 | — | — |
| Terry Group Home §811 | 6 | — | — |
| 309-311 Young's Avenue LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| 509 Florence LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| 1001 Hacker LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| 1001 Wabash LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Joliet (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larkin Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 476 | — | — |
| Riverwalk Homes I PB Section 8 | 356 | $114 | — |
| Pine Meadows Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 187 | — | — |
| Inwood Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 134 | — | — |
| Park Tower PB Section 8 | 134 | $437 | — |
| Joshua Arms of Lssi PB Section 8 | 98 | $385 | — |
| Senior Suites of Joliet LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Briggs-rosalind Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 74 | — | — |
| Louis Joliet Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 61 | — | — |
| Victory Senior Centre LIHTCPB Section 8 | 57 | — | — |
| Marycrest Village PB Section 8 | 56 | $457 | — |
| Victory Senior Centre Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Joliet
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | 173 | $369 | 24 mo |
| John Holmes Complex Public Housing | 171 | $344 | 9 mo |
| John Murphy Center Public Housing | 40 | $459 | 1 mo |
| Liberty Meadow Estates Phase Ii Public Housing | 11 | $545 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Joliet
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Meadow Estates Phase Ii LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| 309-311 Young's Avenue LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| 509 Florence LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| 1001 Hacker LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| 1001 Wabash LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Will County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Will County: studio $1,480, 1-BR $1,581, 2-BR $1,781, 3-BR $2,294, 4-BR $2,653.
Full FMR table for Will County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Joliet
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Bolingbrook, IL
- Crete, IL
- Shorewood, IL
- Wilmington, IL
- Chicago, IL
- Peoria, IL
- Rockford, IL
- Decatur, IL
- Waukegan, IL
- Springfield, IL
- Aurora, IL
- Chicago Heights, IL
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.