Good Shepherd Tower — Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly in Chicago

55 E Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL, 60637

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 60 units · Managed by Good Shepard Homes's Corporation

About this apartment

Good Shepherd Tower is a Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly building at 55 E Garfield Blvd, Chicago with 60 apartments (60 subsidized). Rent is income-based, about 30% of household income. Apply directly to the building — call (773)643-5555.

The subsidy is attached to this building, not to you. You do not need your own Section 8 voucher to apply here — qualifying households pay about 30% of adjusted income as rent and the federal subsidy covers the rest.

About Good Shepherd Tower

Good Shepherd Tower is a Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly property at 55 E Garfield Blvd, Chicago 60637. It has 60 apartments, 60 of which are subsidized (12 studio, 48 one-bedroom). Most current residents are 62 or older.

Who can apply

This program serves households where the head or spouse is 62 or older who meet HUD income limits for the Illinois area (generally at or below 50% of area median income; many buildings prioritize 30%).

How to apply

1. Call the building at (773)643-5555 (managed by Good Shepard Homes's Corporation) and ask whether the waiting list is open and how to get an application.
2. Most buildings keep their own waiting list — this is separate from the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) Section 8 voucher list.
3. Submit proof of income, ID for every household member, and Social Security numbers where available.
4. When your name comes up, the management office verifies eligibility and offers a unit.

Your rights

Chicago Fair Housing Ordinance & Cook County Human Rights Ordinance (source of income protected)

Nearby

See all subsidized housing and voucher-friendly options on the Chicago page and read how to apply for Section 8 in Chicago.

Source: HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties database (Nov 2026). Unit counts and contacts come from HUD and may lag reality — always confirm by phone. This is not an availability listing.