Bedford Park, IL Low Income Housing

Bedford Park, IL Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Bedford Park, IL

How do I qualify for low income housing in Bedford Park, IL?
To qualify for low income housing in Illinois, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Types of Low Income Housing in Bedford Park, IL

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Bedford 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.


In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in Bedford Park, IL. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.

PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.



We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.

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

Studio Apartments $1,255
One Bedroom Apartments $1,440
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,827
Three Bedroom Apartments $2,172

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

Southwest Development Association - Ceda - Summit Argo

7666 West 63rd Street
Summit Argo, IL - 60501
708-458-2736
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling Pre-purchase Counseling Rental Housing Counseling Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English...see full details
Cook County
Listing Location: 0.36 miles from Bedford Park


Ridge Garden Apartments - Chicago Ridge

10010 South Sayre
Chicago Ridge, IL - 60415
(630) 655-4244
Ridge Garden Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Ridge Garden Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Cook County
Listing Location: 4.18 miles from Bedford Park

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Naca (neighborhood Assistance Corporation Of America) Chicago, Il - Chicago

4425 West 63rd St.
Chicago, IL - 60629
773-723-6222
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 Predatory Lending Education Workshops Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English Spanish...see full details
Cook County
Listing Location: 4.32 miles from Bedford Park


Cicero Housing Authority - Cicero

6140 W Cermak Rd
Cicero, IL - 60804
(708) 652-0386
Cicero Housing Authority provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of the areas Housing Choice Voucher program - Section 8. This program is income based and the eligibility guidelines for the area are set by HUD. There may be waiting lists for this program and at times the lists may close to new applicants based on the size of and the length of wait on the lists. If you are in need of housing assistance please contact the Housing Authority directly to obtain more information about program eligibility requirements, availability of assistance, the status of any waiting lists and their application procedures. ...see full details
Cook County
Listing Location: 4.50 miles from Bedford Park


Greater Southwest Development Corporation - Chicago

6155 S. Pulaski, 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL - 60629
773-735-6727-12
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: 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
Listing Location: 4.88 miles from Bedford Park


Brighton Park Neighborhood Council - Chicago

4477 S. Archer Avenue
Chicago, IL - 60632
773-523-7110
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling Non-Delinquency Post Purchase Workshops for Homeowners Pre-purchase Counseling Pre-purchase Homebuyer Education Workshops Predatory Lending Education Workshops Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English Spanish...see full details
Cook County
Listing Location: 6.24 miles from Bedford Park


Bishop Goedert Residence - Hines

Roosevelt Road And 5th Avenue
Hines, IL - 60141
(708)273-6600
Bishop Goedert Residence is a low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Bishop Goedert Residence for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Cook County
Listing Location: 6.42 miles from Bedford Park

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Ceda Near West - Cicero

6141 West Rooseveltt Road
Cicero, IL - 60804
708-222-3824
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 Home Improvement and Rehabilitation Counseling Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling Non-Delinquency Post Purchase Workshops for Homeowners Pre-purchase Counseling Pre-purchase Homebuyer Education Workshops Predatory Lending Education Workshops Rental Housing Counseling Services for Homeless Counseling Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English Spanish...see full details
Cook County
Listing Location: 6.67 miles from Bedford Park


Linden House Apartments - Forest Park

1020 Des Plaines Ave
Forest Park, IL - 60130
(708) 366-0080
Linden House Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Linden House Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Cook County
Listing Location: 7.18 miles from Bedford Park

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Ada S.mckinley Ii - Chicago

7125 South Hoyne Avenue
Chicago, IL - 60636
(773) 918-6209
Ada S.mckinley Ii Inc. is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Ada S.mckinley Ii Inc. for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Cook County
Listing Location: 7.31 miles from Bedford Park

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Bedford Park, IL

  • 1. Check with local social service agencies. Many social service agencies offer affordable housing programs or can provide you with information on affordable housing resources in your area.
  • 2. HUD Exchange: The HUD Exchange website provides information on a variety of federal housing programs, including Section 8 and HOME.
  • 3. National Low Income Housing Coalition: The NLIHC website provides information on affordable housing programs and policies at the national and state levels.

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