Robert Taylor Homes C-2 — Income-Restricted Housing in Chicago, IL 60653
4200 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
118 units · 95 income-restricted · 1–4+ BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
How to apply
- No phone is listed. Try visiting the property or asking the city housing office how to apply.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
At this building
- Opened
- 2009
- Income limit
- 60% AMI
- Bedrooms
- 12 1 bedroom · 67 2 bedrooms · 35 3 bedrooms · 4 4+ bedrooms
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Rents and income limits in 60653
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,510/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $60,400/yr
- Renters in 60653 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 60%
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.
| People | Extremely 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.
| Size | 60653 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,260 | $1,678 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,340 | $1,780 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,510 | $2,011 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,940 | $2,586 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,220 | $2,954 |
Wider area = Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $1,500 (60609) to $3,020 (60606).
Census figures for 60653 (2020–2024 average): median rent $922. Median household income $40,666. 69% of homes are rented. 60% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 30% 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 60653's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 60653Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Robert Taylor Homes C-2?
No phone is listed for Robert Taylor Homes C-2. Try the city housing office or, for USDA rural properties, USDA's Multifamily Housing search. These records do not show openings.
Is Robert Taylor Homes C-2 Section 8 housing?
Robert Taylor Homes C-2 is listed as income-restricted housing in Chicago, IL 60653 (lihtc). It is not labeled as project-based Section 8 in this file. Call to ask which programs they run.
How many units are at Robert Taylor Homes C-2?
Public records list 118 units at Robert Taylor Homes C-2 in Chicago, IL 60653. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Robert Taylor Homes C-2?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 60653 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 Robert Taylor Homes C-2?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Robert Taylor Homes C-2 in Chicago, IL 60653. 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 Chicago, IL 60653?
Most income-restricted buildings in Chicago, IL 60653 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 Chicago, IL 60653?
For many programs in Chicago, IL 60653, 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 Chicago, IL 60653?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Chicago, IL 60653, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Chicago, IL 60653 is $1,510 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 Robert Taylor Homes C-2 take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that Robert Taylor Homes C-2 has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Chicago, IL 60653 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Robert Taylor Homes C-2.
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.