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Illinois Housing Development Authority

Chicago , IL Public Housing Authority

Illinois Housing Development Authority administers the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program serving Cook , Illinois. Contact the authority directly to apply, check waitlist status, and confirm current openings. According to HUD records, Illinois Housing Development Authority manages 235 Section 8 vouchers in and around Chicago .

Phone
(312) 836-5200
Email
ExecutiveDirector@ihda.org
Address
111 E Wacker Dr Ste 1000 , Chicago , IL, 60601
Programs
Section 8
Section 8 vouchers
235
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 Illinois Housing Development Authorityto 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 Illinois Housing Development Authority?

Apply directly through the authority at (312) 836-5200. Waitlists open and close periodically, so confirm a list is open before applying.

Is the Illinois Housing Development Authority waitlist open?

Waitlist status is set by the authority and changes often. Contact Illinois Housing Development Authority directly at (312) 836-5200 to confirm current openings.

Helpful next steps

Browse affordable housing in Illinois →Check Illinois income limitsHow to join Illinois Section 8 waitlistsHow Section 8 worksHow affordable housing waitlists work

Other housing authorities near Cook

Chicago Housing Authority — Chicago Housing Authority Cook County — Chicago Housing Authority Of Park Forest — Park Forest Housing Authority Of The Town Of Cicero — Cicero Housing Authority Of The Village Of Oak Park — Oak Park Alexander County Housing Authority — Cairo Bureau County Housing Authority — Princeton Carroll County Housing Authority — Savanna Clay County Housing Authority — Flora Dewitt County Housing Authority — Clinton

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Public Housing Authority contact data. Always confirm details with the authority directly.