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SS Region 3 — Income-Restricted Housing in Chicago, IL 60609

347 W 42nd St, Chicago, IL 60609

Public housing

31 units · 2–3 BR

Housing authority: (312) 742-8500Directions

How to apply

  1. Apply through Chicago Housing Authority. They run this development and take applications.
  2. Call the housing authority at (312) 742-8500.
  3. These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.

At this building

Bedrooms (estimated)
14 2 bedrooms · 17 3 bedrooms
Average tenant rent
$442/mo

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Rents and income limits in 60609

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,500/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$60,000/yr
Renters in 60609 paying 30% or more of income on rent
51%

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.

Size60609Wider area
Studio$1,250$1,678
1 bedroom$1,330$1,780
2 bedrooms$1,500$2,011
3 bedrooms$1,930$2,586
4 bedrooms$2,200$2,954

Wider area = Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $1,500 (60632) to $3,020 (60605).

Census figures for 60609 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,099. Median household income $58,896. 58% of homes are rented. 51% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 31% 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 60609's fair market rent.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 60609

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to SS Region 3?

Apply through Chicago Housing Authority, which runs SS Region 3. Call (312) 742-8500. Do not treat a walk-up at the building as the application. These records do not show openings.

Is SS Region 3 Section 8 housing?

SS Region 3 is public housing, not a project-based Section 8 contract. Apply with the housing authority. A Housing Choice Voucher is a separate program.

How many units are at SS Region 3?

Public records list 31 units at SS Region 3 in Chicago, IL 60609. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near SS Region 3?

Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 60609 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 SS Region 3?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at SS Region 3 in Chicago, IL 60609. 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 60609?

Most income-restricted buildings in Chicago, IL 60609 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 60609?

For many programs in Chicago, IL 60609, 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 60609?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Chicago, IL 60609, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Chicago, IL 60609 is $1,500 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 SS Region 3 take Section 8 vouchers?

This file does not say that SS Region 3 has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Chicago, IL 60609 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call SS Region 3.

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