Oak Park, IL Low Income Housing: A Comprehensive Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Oak Park, IL

How do I qualify for low income housing in Oak 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 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.

In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in Oak 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 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

See What Other Users Are Saying
Apartment Costs (user reports): $ 300
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): none
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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

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Oak 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.

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.