Housing Authority Cook County
Chicago , IL Public Housing Authority
Housing Authority Cook County administers public housing serving Cook , Illinois. Contact the authority directly to apply, check waitlist status, and confirm current openings. According to HUD records, Housing Authority Cook County manages 14,142 Section 8 vouchers and 14,325 public housing units in and around Chicago .
- Phone
- (312) 542-4721
- dchilders@thehacc.org
- Address
- 10 S La Salle St Ste 2200 , Chicago , IL, 60603
- Programs
- Combined
- Section 8 vouchers
- 14,142
- Public housing units
- 14,325
- County
- Cook
How to apply
Applications for Section 8 vouchers and public housing go through the housing authority, not Lease Lantern. Most authorities open and close their waitlists periodically; call or email Housing Authority Cook Countyto confirm whether a list is open and what documents you’ll need. Eligibility is based on household income relative to your area’s limits.
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply for Section 8 through Housing Authority Cook County?
Apply directly through the authority at (312) 542-4721. Waitlists open and close periodically, so confirm a list is open before applying.
Is the Housing Authority Cook County waitlist open?
Waitlist status is set by the authority and changes often. Contact Housing Authority Cook County directly at (312) 542-4721 to confirm current openings.
Helpful next steps
Other housing authorities near Cook
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Public Housing Authority contact data. Always confirm details with the authority directly.