The Park Tower Affordable Senior Apartments
Joliet, IL - 60436

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The Park Tower Affordable Senior Apartments

247 Caterpillar Dr.
Joliet, IL - 60436
815 725-6990


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Last-Modified: 2019-08-13 22:33:50

The Park Tower Affordable Senior Apartments is a HUD Apartment. HUD residents usually pay 30% of their gross income for rent. The rent amount, less approved HUD deductions such as medical and child care expenses, and other allowances, includes a utility allowance. HUD Residents also may choose to pay what is known as flat rent. The HACC works with applicants to determine which rent arrangement is best for them.

Median apartment rental rate in this zip code: $1,054
Population in zip code: 17,903
Media age of those living in this zip code: 34.6
Media household income of those living in this zip code: $55,789
Average home value in this zip code: $120,085


Affordable Senior Apartments

The Park Tower, a 14 story Senior High-Rise in Joliet, IL, offers a more independent setting with all the comforts of home.  As an Illinois Housing Development Authority facility, rent is based on income.

Eligibility Requirements:
To qualify for residency, a person must be at least 62 years of age and qualify under the low income guidelines.  The rent is based on income, which includes regular income as well as income from assets.  Rents are 30% of the adjusted income after out of pocket medical expenses.

The on-site management office will be happy to give you a tour of the facility and all the admitting information needed to make a smooth transition into your new lifestyle.
Please give the Park Tower office a call at  815-725-6990 and we will be glad to answer any questions you may have or schedule a tour.

The Park Tower Offers:
134 one bedroom apartments - Accessible Units - Entry security system - Freedom from maintenance tasks & 24 hour emergency maintenance - Community room with big screen TV, VRC/DVD, Library- Patio with benches, grills & picnic table - Flower & vegetable garden – 4 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds with a walk path - On-site laundry facilities -Smoke detectors & emergency alarm system - Individually controlled heat & air conditioning -Cable ready - Monthly activities including luncheons, bingo & movies - Monthly newsletter & calendar of activities
Contact The Park Tower office at: 815-725-6990     
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Tips Before Applying for Low Income Housing
  • 1. Research all of the different low-income housing programs available in your area. There are a variety of federal, state, and local programs that offer low-income housing assistance. Each program has its own eligibility requirements and application process, so it is important to do your research to find the program that is right for you.
  • 2. Get all of your documentation in order: When you apply for low income housing, you will need to provide documentation of your income, assets, and household composition. This documentation may include tax returns, pay stubs, bank statements, and birth certificates.
  • 3. Be careful and accurate on all information provided: Any false or misleading information on your application will most likely result in your disqualification.
  • 4. Waiting Lists: The waiting lists for most, if not all low-income housing programs is long. Do not limit yourself to only apply to one apartment location.

Qualifications: Do you qualify to live here?
To qualify for low income housing in Illinois, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Type: One Bedroom Available


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Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2023
Persons In Family Household Poverty Guideline
For Households with more than 8 persons, add $4,480 for each additional person.
1 $14,580
2 $19,720
3 $24,860
4 $30,000
5 $35,140
6 $40,280
7 $45,420
8 $50,560

*Alaska and Hawaii have different rates for HUD federal poverty guidelines.
These numbers above represent 100% of the Federal Poverty Rate. In order to get in some apartments the 100% rate changes to things like 200%. In these cases, you will only need to multiply the rate in each category by 2.


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