Oak Park, IL Low Income Housing

Types of Low Income Housing in Oak Park, IL

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Oak Park, IL, including:

Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.

HUD Fair Market Rent For Oak Park, Illinois - Cook County

Studio Apartments $1,399

One Bedroom Apartments $1,507

Two Bedroom Apartments $1,714

Three Bedroom Apartments $2,182

List of Low Income Housing in or near Oak Park, IL

Oak Park Housing Authority - Oak Park

21 South Boulevard
Oak Park, IL - 60302
(708) 386-9322
Oak Park Housing Authority provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of programs such as Low Rent Senior/Disabled Public Housing and the Housing Choice Voucher Program - Section 8. The authority partners with Oak Park Residence Corporation to manage almost 300 rentals located in 3 communities. These programs are income based and the eligibility guidelines are set by HUD. There may be waiting lists for rentals or vouchers due to the overwhelming need for housing ...see full details
Cook County

Oak Park Regional Housing Center - Oak Park

1041 South Boulevard
Oak Park, IL - 60302
708-848-7150-116
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Fair Housing Pre-Purchase Education Workshops Financial Management Budget Counseling Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling Non-Delinquency Post Purchase Workshops for Homeowners Pre-purchase Counseling Pre-purchase Homebuyer Education Workshops Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English Spanish...see full details
Cook County

Heritage House - Oak Park

201 Lake Street
Oak Park, IL - 60302
(708) 848-1800
Heritage House is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Heritage House for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Cook County

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

The Oaks - Oak Park

114 S Humphrey
Oak Park, IL - 60302
(708) 386-5812
The Oaks is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact The Oaks for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Cook County

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Apartment Costs (user reports): $ 300
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Ryan Farrelly Apartments - Oak Park

435 S Humphrey Ave
Oak Park, IL - 60302
(708) 386-5812
Ryan Farrelly Apartments is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Ryan Farrelly Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Cook County

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Check For Waiting Lists
Most apartments have waiting lists. Search early and do not just settle on one apartment choice.

Contact Your Local Housing Authority
Housing authorities have many opportunities. Many do have closed waiting lists, but they may be able to provide other public housing resources.

Check The Federal Poverty Sliding Scale Guidelines
Check to see if you qualify for low cost or free housing by comparing the guidelines to your income records.