Hinsdale, IL Low Income Housing

Hinsdale, IL Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Hinsdale, IL

How do I qualify for low income housing in Hinsdale, 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 Hinsdale, IL

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

List of Low Income Housing in or near Hinsdale, IL

Mayslake Annex Ii - Oakbrook

1777 35th Street
Oakbrook, IL - 60523
(847) 654-3280
Du Page County
Listing Location: 2.29 miles from Hinsdale

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Mayslake East Wing - Oak Brook

1801 35th Street
Oak Brook, IL - 60523
(630) 654-3280
Du Page County
Listing Location: 2.32 miles from Hinsdale

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Mayslake Manor - Oak Brook

1801 35th St
Oak Brook, IL - 60523
(630) 654-3280
Du Page County
Listing Location: 2.32 miles from Hinsdale

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

I.c.a.r.e. - Westmont

501 N Cass Ave
Westmont, IL - 60559
(630) 963-9631
Du Page County
Listing Location: 2.48 miles from Hinsdale

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Oak Tree Towers - Downers Grove

1120 Warren Ave
Downers Grove, IL - 60515
630-964-6600
Du Page County
Listing Location: 4.44 miles from Hinsdale

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Grove Senior Living - Downers Grove

1122 Gilbert St
Downers Grove, IL - 60515
(630) 852-1310
Du Page County
Listing Location: 4.47 miles from Hinsdale

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Mortgage Education Foundation - Lombard

350 W. 22nd Street, Suite 104
Lombard, IL - 60148
630-916-7720-109
Du Page County
Listing Location: 5.73 miles from Hinsdale


Southwest Development Association - Ceda - Summit Argo

7666 West 63rd Street
Summit Argo, IL - 60501
708-458-2736
Du Page County
Listing Location: 6.16 miles from Hinsdale


Bishop Goedert Residence - Hines

Roosevelt Road And 5th Avenue
Hines, IL - 60141
(708)273-6600
Du Page County
Listing Location: 6.21 miles from Hinsdale

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Edwin F Diecke Home - Lombard

1005 E Division St
Lombard, IL - 60148
(630) 629-5212
Du Page County
Listing Location: 6.33 miles from Hinsdale

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Hinsdale, 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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