Lake Bluff, IL Low Income Housing

Lake Bluff, IL Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Lake Bluff, IL

How do I qualify for low income housing in Lake Bluff, 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 Lake Bluff, IL

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Lake Bluff, 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 Lake Bluff, 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 Lake Bluff, Illinois - Lake 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 Lake Bluff, IL

Lambs Residence No. 2 - Libertyville

14245 W. Rockland Rd.
Libertyville, IL - 60048
(847) 990-3701
Lambs Residence No. 2 Inc. is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Lambs Residence No. 2 Inc. for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Lake County
Listing Location: 2.87 miles from Lake Bluff

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

The Lambs Farm - Green Oaks

14245 West Rockland Road
Green Oaks, IL - 60048
(847) 990-3701
The Lambs Farm is a low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact The Lambs Farm for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Lake County
Listing Location: 2.87 miles from Lake Bluff

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Prairie View Apartments - North Chicago

1 Prairie View Ct
North Chicago, IL - 60064
(847) 689-1222
Prairie View Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Prairie View Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Lake County
Listing Location: 3.45 miles from Lake Bluff

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Manchester Knolls Cooperative - North Chicago

1700-02 Barrett Ct
North Chicago, IL - 60064
(317) 570-4358
Manchester Knolls Cooperative is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Manchester Knolls Cooperative for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Lake County
Listing Location: 3.49 miles from Lake Bluff

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Manchester Knolls Ii Coop - North Chicago

1705-09 Arrington Cir
North Chicago, IL - 60064
(317) 570-4358
Manchester Knolls Ii Coop is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Manchester Knolls Ii Coop for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Lake County
Listing Location: 3.50 miles from Lake Bluff

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Whispering Oaks Apartments - Affordable Community - Waukegan

2441 W Dugdale Rd
Waukegan, IL - 60085
(847) 336-4400
Whispering Oaks Phase I is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Whispering Oaks Phase I for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Lake County
Listing Location: 3.92 miles from Lake Bluff

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Affordable Housing Corporation Of Lake County - Libertyville

1590 South Milwaukee Ave, Suite 312
Libertyville, IL - 60048
847-263-7478-27
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling Pre-purchase Counseling Pre-purchase Homebuyer Education Workshops Predatory Lending Education Workshops Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English Spanish...see full details
Lake County
Listing Location: 5.05 miles from Lake Bluff


Liberty Towers - Libertyville

120 E.cook Rd.
Libertyville, IL - 60048
(847)367-5503
Liberty Towers is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Liberty Towers for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Lake County
Listing Location: 5.10 miles from Lake Bluff

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Waukegan Housing Authority - Waukegan

215 South Martin Luther King Avenue
Waukegan, IL - 60085
(847) 244-8500
Waukegan Housing Authority provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of programs such as Low Rent Public Housing and the Housing Choice Voucher Program - Section 8. These programs are income based and the eligibility guidelines are set by HUD. There may be waiting lists for these rentals or vouchers due to the overwhelming need for housing assistance and at times these 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 assistance please contact the Housing Authority directly to obtain more information about eligibility requirements, availability of rentals or vouchers, the status of any waiting lists and their application procedures.   At the time of this listings last update , August 2011, the Authority's website stated that the HCV - Section 8 waiting list was closed to new applicants. ...see full details
Lake County
Listing Location: 5.35 miles from Lake Bluff


Lilac Ledge Apartments - Waukegan

542 Washington Street
Waukegan, IL - 60085
(847) 662-2277
Lilac Ledge Apartments is a low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Lilac Ledge Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Lake County
Listing Location: 5.60 miles from Lake Bluff

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Lake Bluff, 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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