7747 S. Emerald
Chicago, Illinois 60620
(773) 651-9950
TTY (312) 948-6992

Pope John Paul II Residence is a Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities facility located on the south side of Chicago. St. Leo 811 Apartments consist of 14 units. Sponsored by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago, St. Leo 811 Apartments is financed through the Section 811 Supportive Housing Program for Persons with Disabilities by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The facility is operated by Catholic Charities Housing Development Corporation.

Pope John Paul II Residence is specially designed for persons with physical disabilities who meet the following requirements:

• Households who verify that they meet the income requirements as determined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
• Households of which one or more persons is at least 18 years of age or older.
• Has a physical impairment which:
  • Is expected to be of long-continued and indefinite duration.
  • Substantially impedes the person’s ability to live independently, and
  • Is of a nature that such ability could be improved by more suitable housing conditions.

Income Limits as of 03/09: 1 person $26,400 - 2 persons $30,150 - 3 persons $33,950 - 4 persons $37,700

• Maximum household size: 1-bedroom units - 2 persons; 2-bedroom units - 4 persons
• Applicants are required to provide information regarding income, assets and expenses
• Applicants are required to sign releases for 3rd party verification of information
• Applicants must meet all screening criteria stated in Tenant Selection Plan which includes screening for credit and criminal history and landlord reference check

All rents are subsidized under a rental assistance program. Eligible households pay no more than 30% of their adjusted gross income for rent and utilities, excluding telephone. Certain deductions are made for elderly status for the household head and allowable medical expenses. After initial occupancy, income will be recertified on an annual basis. (Changes in income larger than $200/month must be reported for rent recalculation.)

Eligibility for residency at Pope John Paul II Apartments is not based on race, sex color, religion, national origin, marital status, age, familial status or disability. Affordable Retirement Housing Sponsored by Catholic Charities.