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Marian Park — Income-Restricted Housing in Wheaton, IL 60187

980 - 1042 Community Drive, Wheaton, IL 60187

Section 8Seniors

210 units · 142 income-restricted · Studio–4+ BR · People with disabilities

Leasing office: (630) 665-9100Directions

How to apply

  1. Call the leasing office at (630) 665-9100 to ask about applying, vacancies, and waiting lists.
  2. These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.

At this building

Opened
1972
Bedrooms
10 Studio · 64 1 bedroom · 34 2 bedrooms · 17 3 bedrooms · 17 4+ bedrooms
HUD inspection
HUD inspection score: 94/100 (Jan 2022) HUD inspects subsidized buildings on a 0–100 scale. This is a snapshot, not a pass/fail grade.

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Rents and income limits in 60187

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$2,390/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$95,600/yr
Renters in 60187 paying 30% or more of income on rent
47%

Income limits (2026)

Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL area · median family income $121,500. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely low 30%Very low 50%Low 80%
1$25,550$42,550$68,050
2$29,200$48,600$77,800
3$32,850$54,700$87,500
4$36,450$60,750$97,200
5$39,400$65,650$105,000
6$44,360$70,500$112,800
7$50,040$75,350$120,550
8$55,720$80,200$128,350

Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.

Fair market rents (2027)

HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.

Size60187Wider area
Studio$1,990$1,678
1 bedroom$2,120$1,780
2 bedrooms$2,390$2,011
3 bedrooms$3,070$2,586
4 bedrooms$3,510$2,954

Wider area = Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $1,740 (60101) to $2,560 (60148).

Census figures for 60187 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,817. Median household income $119,769. 31% of homes are rented. 47% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 21% pay half or more.

Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.

Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share

Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 60187's fair market rent.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to Marian Park?

Call (630) 665-9100 and ask about applying, vacancies, and waiting lists at Marian Park in Wheaton, IL 60187. These records do not show openings.

Is Marian Park Section 8 housing?

Marian Park is listed with a HUD-assisted or project-based Section 8 contract. The subsidy stays with the apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is different — you apply with the housing authority. Confirm the program when you call.

How many units are at Marian Park?

Public records list 210 units at Marian Park in Wheaton, IL 60187. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near Marian Park?

Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 60187 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.

People Also Ask

How do I get into Marian Park?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Marian Park in Wheaton, IL 60187. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.

How do I qualify for affordable housing in Wheaton, IL 60187?

Most income-restricted buildings in Wheaton, IL 60187 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $42,550, and $60,750 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($68,050 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.

What is the income limit for low-income housing in Wheaton, IL 60187?

For many programs in Wheaton, IL 60187, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $42,550 a year for 1 person and $60,750 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $68,050 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.

How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Wheaton, IL 60187?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Wheaton, IL 60187, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Wheaton, IL 60187 is $2,390 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.

Does Marian Park take Section 8 vouchers?

Marian Park is listed with project-based Section 8 or HUD assistance — the subsidy is on the unit, so you usually apply at the building rather than bringing a tenant voucher. Ask when you call whether they also accept Housing Choice Vouchers.

Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction.