Low-Income Affordable Housing for Seniors - Good Shepherd Tower

Low-Income Affordable Housing for Seniors - Good Shepherd Tower - Main Building

55 East Garfield Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60637

Eligibility

To qualify, a renter must: Earn 50% or less of the Area Median Income, Must be 62+ years, or 55+ years and living with a disability.

Hours

Mon 8:00am - 4:00pm Tue 8:00am - 4:00pm Wed 8:00am - 4:00pm Thu 8:00am - 4:00pm Fri 8:00am - 4:00pm

(773) 643-5555

Voice

773-643-5555

Voice

https://goodshepherdtower.org

Languages

English

Application process

Please call (773) 643-5555 for a phone screening.

Fees

Sliding based on income. Call for additional information.

Service area

Cook County, IL

Description

Good Shepherd Tower provides housing for seniors in Chicago's Woodlawn Park/Washington Park community that is available at a lowered cost based on income, age, or disability. Good Shepherd Tower is a Section 8 property as designated by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. This building has 7 stories with 60 units.

Date of Last Formal Update

08/20/2024

What's Here

Older Adults Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers

Providing organization

Good Shepherd Tower

Good Shepherd Tower provides rental subsidies under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program. This subsidy allows the renter to pay 30% of their income for rent while the subsidy pays the difference.