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Affordable & Low-Income Housing in Illinois

2,753 affordable buildingsin 550 cities and towns

Illinois has 2,753 income-restricted buildings in 550 cities and towns — Chicago has the most on this list (850). Pick a city for the map and phone numbers. These are HUD, USDA, and tax-credit records — not a vacancy list.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there affordable housing in Illinois?

Yes — this directory lists 2,753 income-restricted buildings across 550 Illinois cities and towns: tax-credit, public housing, Section 8, senior, and USDA rural rentals. Lists do not show vacancies.

Which cities in Illinois have affordable housing?

Every Illinois city and town with listed buildings is on this page. Cities with the most listed buildings include Chicago, Rockford, Peoria, Springfield, East Saint Louis. Open a city for the map, ZIP codes, and phone numbers.

How do I find Section 8 housing in Illinois?

Pick a city, then use the Section 8 filter on the results. That shows project-based Section 8 buildings. For a Housing Choice Voucher, apply with the local housing authority and estimate rent share on the Section 8 calculator. Search by ZIP if you already know it.

Do Illinois affordable housing lists show vacancies?

No. IL building lists on this site come from HUD and USDA files. Call each property or housing authority to ask about openings and waiting lists.

People Also Ask

How do I apply for low-income housing in Illinois?

Search a Illinois ZIP or city, open a building, and call the number. Public housing applications go to the housing authority. Project-based Section 8 and tax-credit apartments take applications at the building or its manager. Voucher waitlists are separate.

What is the income limit for affordable housing in Illinois?

HUD sets income limits by metro or county, not one number for all of Illinois. Open a ZIP page for the current 30% / 50% / 80% table for that area. Limits change each fiscal year.

How long is the Section 8 waiting list in Illinois?

Illinois has many housing authorities, each with its own voucher and public housing lists. Some stay closed for years. This site does not publish a statewide wait time. Call the authority that serves your city, or start from a ZIP page.

Can I use Section 8 in any IL city?

A Housing Choice Voucher is often portable after you lease up, but you still apply with a housing authority that has an open list. Project-based Section 8 stays with a specific building. Use this directory to find those buildings by city or ZIP.