Housing For Seniors - Oak Park Housing Authority
The Oak Park Housing Authority (OPHA) and the Oak Park Residence Corporation (OPRC) effectively collaborate in operating rental housing that is specifically designed to serve Oak Park's low-income seniors. OPHA's Mills Park Tower and OPRC's The Oaks provide a combined total of 274 housing units for seniors who are able to live independently. Residents pay a portion of the full rental cost (30% based on their adjusted income and Federal rent subsidies provided under HUD's Public or Multi-family Housing Programs cover the balance of the rent.Each building maintains its own waiting list and uses a local residency (live or work) preference when servicing applicants from their waiting lists.
Date of Last Formal Update
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Physical Address
21 South Boulevard, Oak Park, IL 60302
Hours
Mon 8:30am - 5:00pm; Tue 8:30am - 5:00pm; Wed 8:30am - 5:00pm; Thu 8:30am - 5:00pm; Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm;
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Application process
The Oaks Waiting List is currently open. OPRC uses a local residency (live or work) preference when servicing applicants from its waiting list. To receive a pre-application, please contact their property management office at (708) 386-7536 or visit https://oakparkha.org/housing-for-seniors/for-applicants-to-the-oaks/ to view the Waiting List FAQ.
Fee
Sliding scale
Eligibility
Restricted to seniors residing in Oak Park; Household income limitations are as follows:- $38,650 for a single person- $44,150 for two people
Languages
English
Service area
60301, IL 60302, IL 60303, IL 60304, IL
Agency info
Oak Park Housing Authority
Oak Park Housing Authority (OPHA) acts as the public housing authority for the Village of Oak Park, administering various federal programs to assist Oak Park's low-income population in accessing quality affordable housing.