Housing Authority of Cook County

This housing agency serves Cook County, Illinois. Service does not extend to Chicago, Service does not extend to Cicero, Service does not extend to Elgin, Service does not extend to Maywood, Service does not extend to Oak Park, Service does not extend to Park Forest, Illinois.

Waiting List
Closed: Cook County, Illinois Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Village Park Apartments Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Meadowview Apartments Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Whistler Crossing Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Torrence Place Apartments Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Crescent Place, 1 and 2-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Wisdom Village of Northlake, Forest Oaks Senior, Thomas Place, Poplar Creek Village and Carriage Creek, 1 and 2-Bedroom, 55+ Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Multiple Properties, Studio, 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom, Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Otto Square Veterans Housing, 1 and 2-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Jane R. Perlman and Victor Walchirk Apartments, Affordable Multi-Family Housing Other Project Based Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Turlington West and Edward Brown Apartments, Affordable Multi-Family Housing Other Project Based Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Turlington West and Edward Brown Apartments, Affordable Multi-Family Housing Other Project Based Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Jane Perlman and Walchirk Apartments, Affordable Multi-Family Housing Other Project Based Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Golden Towers l & ll Apartments and Juniper Tower Apartments, Affordable Multi-Family Housing Other Project Based Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Armond King Apartments and Albert Goedke Apartments, Affordable Multi-Family Housing Other Project Based Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Huntington Apartments and Wheeling Tower Apartments, Affordable Multi-Family Housing Other Project Based Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Richard Flowers Comunity Housing Apartments, 2 and 3-Bedroom, Affordable Multi-Family Housing Other Project Based Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Richard Flowers Comunity Housing Apartments, 1 and 2-Bedroom, Affordable Multi-Family Housing Other Project Based Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Summit Senior Living Senior Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Riverdale Apartments, 2-Bedroom Senior Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Summit Senior Living Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Broadview Senior Apartments Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Ann Rainey Apartments Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Riverdale Apartments, 2-Bedroom Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Freedom Village Apartments, 1 and 2-Bedroom Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Union Avenue Apartments, 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom Disabled Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Senior Affordable Multi-Family Housing Other Senior Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Cook County, Illinois Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental housing assistance in Cook County, Illinois; excluding Chicago, Cicero, Elgin, Maywood, Oak Park and Park Forest.

The Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from October 19, 2020, until November 2, 2020. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Homelessness – 4 points  
  • Veterans and veterans’ families – 3 points 
  • People with disabilities – 2 points  
  • Victims of domestic violence (VAWA) – 1 point

10,000 applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, and ranked by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HACC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the Daily Herald public notice and a HACC representative on October 19, 2020.

Closed: Village Park Apartments Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Waukegan, Illinois.

The Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) waiting list for 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom Project Based Voucher apartments at Village Park Apartments is currently closed. Applications were last  accepted from March 12, 2020, until March 16, 2020. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Families who are literally homeless; who are Veterans; who are disabled; or who are victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking (referred to as VAWA collectively).

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HACC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACC, as of March 26, 2020.

Closed: Meadowview Apartments Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Blue Island, Illinois.

The Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) waiting list for 1 and 2-Bedroom Project Based Voucher apartments at Meadowview Apartments is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from April 9, 2020, until April 14, 2020. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete an online application.

The maximum income limits per each household size were as follows:

  • 1 person household: $31,200 
  • 2 person household: $35,650
  • 3 person household: $40,100
  • 4 person household:  $44,550

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Applicants who are currently on the HACC's Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) wait list.
  • families who are literally homeless; who are Veterans; who are disabled; or who are victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking (referred to as VAWA collectively).

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HACC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the Chicago Tribune public notice, as of April 6, 2020.

Closed: Whistler Crossing Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Riverdale, Illinois.

The Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) waiting list for 2 and 3-Bedroom Project Based Voucher apartments at Whistler Crossing is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from June 11, 2020, until June 15, 2020. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

The maximum income limits per each household size were as follows:

  • $36,400 for 2 persons
  • $40,950 for 3 persons
  • $45,500 for 4 persons
  • $49,150 for 5 persons
  • $52,800 for 6 persons

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Priority preference will be given to applicants who are currently on the HACC’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) wait list. The HACC will apply this preference after the wait list closes; applicants will not be able to self-select this preference.
  • Preferences may also be given to families who are literally homeless; who are Veterans; who are disabled; or who are victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking (referred to as VAWA collectively). 

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HACC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACC, as of June 15, 2020.

Closed: Torrence Place Apartments Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Cook County, Illinois .

The Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for 1 and 2-Bedroom apartments at Torrence Place Apartments is closed.

The HACC last accepted applications for this waiting list from September 29, 2022, until October 3, 2022. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

Please note: According to the HACC public notice, "to be eligible for the Torrence Place PBV units, the head of household, co-head, or spouse must have a verifiable disability."

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application. 

The maximum income limits for each household size were as follows:

  • 1 Person $36,500 
  • 2 Persons $41,700
  • 3 Persons $46,900
  • 4 Persons $52,100

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Applicants who are currently on the HACC’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) wait list.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HACC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACC facebook's page public notice on November 4, 2022.

Closed: Crescent Place, 1 and 2-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Arlington Heights, Illinois.

The Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications for 1 and 2-bedroom apartments at Crescent Place Apartments from September 18, 2023, until September 21, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

The maximum income limits for each household size were as followed:

  • 1 Person $38,650 | 3 Persons $49,650
  • 2 Persons $44,150 | 4 Persons $55,150

This waiting list had the following preferences: Applicants who are currently on the HACC’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program wait list.

150 selected applicants were placed on this waiting list by random lottery, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HACC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACC public notice on September 20, 2023.

Closed: Wisdom Village of Northlake, Forest Oaks Senior, Thomas Place, Poplar Creek Village and Carriage Creek, 1 and 2-Bedroom, 55+ Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Cook County, Illinois.

The Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) last accepted Senior Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list applications for 1 and 2-Bedroom apartments at Wisdom Village of Northlake, Forest Oaks Senior, Thomas Place, Poplar Creek Village and Carriage Creek Apartments from November 6, 2023, until November 9, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

This waiting list was for the following properties:

  • Wisdom Village of Northlake 
  • Forest Oaks Senior 
  • Thomas Place
  • Poplar Creek Village
  • Carriage Creek

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

The maximum income limits for each household size were as followed:

  • 1 Person $38,650 | 3 Persons $49,650
  • 2 Persons $44,150 | 4 Persons $55,150

Preferences have not been confirmed.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HACC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACC public notice on November 6, 2023.

Closed: Multiple Properties, Studio, 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom, Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Skokie, Arlington Heights, Palatine, Glenview, Berwyn, Forest Park, Maywood and Oak Park, Illinois.

The Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) last accepted Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) and Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list applications for Studio, 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom apartments for Multiple Properties from March 18, 2024, until March 21, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

This waiting list was for the following properties:

  • HODC PSH – located in Skokie, Arlington Heights, Palatine, and Glenview. Offering studios and 3-bedroom units.
  • Access West Cook –  located in Berwyn, Forest Park, and Maywood. Offering 1 and 2-bedroom units.
  • The Grove Apartments – located in Oak Park IL 60302. Offering 1-bedroom units only.

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

The maximum income limits for each household size were as followed:

  • 1 Person $38,650 | 4 Persons $55,150
  • 2 Persons $44,150 | 5 Persons $59,600
  • 3 Persons $49,650 | 6 Person $64,000

This waiting list had the following preference: Applicants who are currently on the HACC’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program wait list.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HACC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACC public notice on March 13, 2024.

Closed: Otto Square Veterans Housing, 1 and 2-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Chicago Heights, Illinois.

The Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) last accepted Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list applications for 1 and 2-bedroom apartments at Otto Square Veterans Housing Apartments from July 23, 2024, until July 25, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

This waiting list was for the following property:

  • Otto Square Veteran’s Housing 

Please note: According to the HACC "At this time, only applications submitted by veterans will be added to the wait list; the order of placement on the wait list will be based on a randomized computer-generated lottery system. Applications from non-veterans will not be accepted at this time."

Income Qualification

The maximum income limits for each household size were as followed:

  • 1 Person $39,250 | 3 Persons $50,450
  • 2 Persons $44,850| 4 Persons $56,050

Preferences

This waiting list had the following preferences: Veterans

Selection Process

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, by order of preferences.

Application Method

To apply while the waitlist is open, complete the online application.

For more information, visit the HACC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACC public notice on July 17, 2024.

Closed: Jane R. Perlman and Victor Walchirk Apartments, Affordable Multi-Family Housing Other Project Based Waiting List

This waiting list is for Other Project Based rental housing assistance in Chicago, Illinois.

The Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) Affordable Multi-Family Housing waiting list for 1-Bedroom at the Jane R. Perlman and Victor Walchirk Apartments is closed.

The HACC last accepted applications for this waiting list from November 16, 2022, until November 21, 2022. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

The maximum income limits for each household size were as follows:

  • 1 Person $43,800
  • 2 Persons $50,540

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Homeless
  • Age 62 and older
  • Persons with disabilities
  • Victims of Domestic Violence

250 applicants will be placed on this waiting list by date and time the application is received, weighed by preferences.

For more information, visit the HACC website.

Sources: This information was verified  by the HACC notice on November 4, 2022.

Closed: Turlington West and Edward Brown Apartments, Affordable Multi-Family Housing Other Project Based Waiting List

This waiting list is for Other Project Based rental housing assistance in Chicago, Illinois.

The Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) Affordable Multi-Family Housing waiting list for 1-Bedroom at the Turlington West and Edward Brown Apartments is closed.

The HACC last accepted applications for this waiting list from November 16, 2022, until November 21, 2022. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

The maximum income limits for each household size were as follows:

  • 1 Person $43,800
  • 2 Persons $50,540

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Homeless
  • Age 62 and older
  • Persons with disabilities
  • Victims of Domestic Violence

250 applicants were placed on this waiting list by date and time the application is received, weighed by preferences.

For more information, visit the HACC website.

Sources: This information was verified  by the HACC notice on November 4, 2022.

Closed: Turlington West and Edward Brown Apartments, Affordable Multi-Family Housing Other Project Based Waiting List

This waiting list is for Other Project Based rental housing assistance in Chicago, Illinois.

The Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) last accepted Affordable Multi-Family Housing waiting list for 1-Bedroom at the Turlington West and Edward Brown Apartments from April 25, 2023, until May 30, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Income limits could be found here.

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Homeless
  • Age 62 and older
  • Persons with disabilities
  • Victims of Domestic Violence

Selected applicants were placed on this waiting list by date and time the application was received, weighed by preferences.

For more information, visit the HACC website.

Sources: This information was verified  by the HACC notice on April 19, 2023.

Closed: Jane Perlman and Walchirk Apartments, Affordable Multi-Family Housing Other Project Based Waiting List

This waiting list is for Other Project Based rental housing assistance in Evanston, Illinois.

The Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) last accepted Affordable Multi-Family Housing waiting list applications for 1-Bedroom apartments at Jane Perlman and Walchirk Apartments from August 21, 2023, until August 30, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to complete the online application that was available on the HACC website.

Preferences have not been confirmed.

It was not known how applicants were placed on the waiting list, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HACC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACC notice on August 15, 2023.

Closed: Golden Towers l & ll Apartments and Juniper Tower Apartments, Affordable Multi-Family Housing Other Project Based Waiting List

This waiting list is for Other Project Based rental housing assistance in Chicago Heights and Park Forest, Illinois.

The Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) last accepted Affordable Multi-Family Housing waiting list applications for 1-Bedroom apartments at Golden Towers l & ll  and Juniper Tower Apartments Apartments from February 1, 2024, until February 28, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

This waiting list was for the following properties: 

  • Golden Towers l & ll Apartments - located in Chicago Heights, IL.
  • Juniper Tower Apartments - located in Park Forest, IL.

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

The maximum income limits for each household size were as followed:

  • 1 Person $38,650
  • 2 Persons $44,150

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Families who are homeless
  • Elderly
  • Veterans
  • Disabled
  • Victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking (referred to as VAWA collectively).

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HACC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACC public notice on January 11, 2024.

Closed: Armond King Apartments and Albert Goedke Apartments, Affordable Multi-Family Housing Other Project Based Waiting List

This waiting list is for Other Project Based rental housing assistance in Skokie and Arlington Heights, Illinois.

The Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) last accepted Affordable Multi-Family Housing waiting list applications for 1-Bedroom apartments at Armond King Apartments and and Albert Goedke Apartments from February 1, 2024, until February 28, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

This waiting list is for the following properties:

  • Armond King Apartments - located in Skokie, IL.
  • Albert Goedke Apartments - located in Arlington Height, IL.

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

The maximum income limits for each household size were as followed:

  • 1 Person $38,650
  • 2 Persons $44,150

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Families who are homeless
  • Elderly
  • Veterans
  • Disabled
  • Victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking (referred to as VAWA collectively).

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HACC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACC public notice on January 11, 2024.

Closed: Huntington Apartments and Wheeling Tower Apartments, Affordable Multi-Family Housing Other Project Based Waiting List

This waiting list is for Other Project Based rental housing assistance in Niles and Wheeling, Illinois.

The Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) last accepted Affordable Multi-Family Housing waiting list applications for 1-Bedroom apartments at Huntington Apartments and Wheeling Tower Apartments from February 1, 2024, until February 28, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

This waiting list was for the following properties:

  • Huntington Apartments - located in Niles, IL.
  • Wheeling Tower Apartments - located in Wheeling, IL.

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

The maximum income limits for each household size were as followed:

  • 1 Person $38,650
  • 2 Persons $44,150

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Families who are homeless
  • Elderly
  • Veterans
  • Disabled
  • Victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking (referred to as VAWA collectively).

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HACC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACC public notice on January 11, 2024.

Closed: Richard Flowers Comunity Housing Apartments, 2 and 3-Bedroom, Affordable Multi-Family Housing Other Project Based Waiting List

This waiting list is for Other Project Based rental housing assistance in Robbins, Illinois.

The Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) last accepted Affordable Multi-Family Housing waiting list applications for 3 and 4-Bedroom apartments at Richard Flowers Community Housing Apartments from August 26, 2024, until September 6, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

This waiting list was for the following property:

  • Richard Flowers Community Housing - Offering 2 and 3-bedroom units.

Income Qualification

The maximum income limits for each household size were as followed:

  • 1 Person $38, 650 | 4 Persons $55,150
  • 2 Persons $44,150 | 5 Persons $59,600
  • 3 Persons $49, 650 | 6 Person $64,000

Preferences

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Families with children
  • Veterans and Veterans Widows/Widowers
  • Victims of Domestic Violence
  • Working Families
    • and those unable to work due to age (ages 67 years and older) or disability, applicants who are enrolled in an apprenticeship; job readiness training or work placement program.
  • Elderly Families
    • head, spouse, co-head or sole member is 62 years of age or older
  • Disabled Families
    • head spouse, co-head or sole member is a person with disabilities
  • Homeless Families
    • an individual or family, who lacks a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence and whose primary nighttime residence is supervised publicly or privately operated shelter designed to provide temporary living accommodations; or an institution that provides a temporary residence for individuals intended to be institutionalized, or a public or private place not designed for, or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings. Verification for this preference may include documentation provided by a homeless service organization
  • A displaced person from an urban renewal area, government actions, or a major disaster
    • third party verification will be requested

Selection Process

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received, weighed by order of preferences.

Application Method

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

For more information, visit the HACC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACC public notice on July 31, 2024.

Closed: Richard Flowers Comunity Housing Apartments, 1 and 2-Bedroom, Affordable Multi-Family Housing Other Project Based Waiting List

This waiting list is for Other Project Based rental housing assistance in Robbins, Illinois.

The Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) last accepted Affordable Multi-Family Housing waiting list applications for 1 and 2-Bedroom apartments at Richard Flowers Community Housing Apartments from August 26, 2024, until August 23, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

This waiting list is for the following property:

  • Richard Flowers Community Housing located at 13900 S. Grace Ave., Robbins, IL 60472. Offering 1 and 2-bedroom units.

Income Qualification

The maximum income limits for each household size were as followed:

  • 1 Person $38, 650 | 4 Persons $55,150
  • 2 Persons $44,150 | 5 Persons $59,600
  • 3 Persons $49, 650 | 6 Person $64,000

Preferences

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Families with children
  • Veterans and Veterans Widows/Widowers
  • Victims of Domestic Violence
  • Working Families
    • and those unable to work due to age (ages 67 years and older) or disability, applicants who are enrolled in an apprenticeship; job readiness training or work placement program.
  • Elderly Families
    • head, spouse, co-head or sole member is 62 years of age or older
  • Disabled Families
    • head spouse, co-head or sole member is a person with disabilities
  • Homeless Families
    • an individual or family, who lacks a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence and whose primary nighttime residence is supervised publicly or privately operated shelter designed to provide temporary living accommodations; or an institution that provides a temporary residence for individuals intended to be institutionalized, or a public or private place not designed for, or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings. Verification for this preference may include documentation provided by a homeless service organization
  • A displaced person from an urban renewal area, government actions, or a major disaster
    • third party verification will be requested

Selection Process

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received, weighed by order of preferences.

Application Method

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

For more information, visit the HACC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACC public notice on July 31, 2024.

Closed: Summit Senior Living Senior Public Housing Waiting List

This waiting list is for Senior Public Housing rental housing assistance in Summit, Illinois.

The Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) Senior Public Housing waiting list for 1 and 2-Bedroom apartments at Summit Senior Living is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from January 12, 2021 until January 14, 2021. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required complete the online application.

The maximum income limits for each household size were as follows:

  • $51,000 for a 1 person household
  • $58,250 for a 2 person household
  • $65,550 for a 3 person household 
  • $72,800 for a 4 person household

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Preferences will be given to families who are literally homeless; who are Veterans; who are 62 and older/disabled; or who are victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking (referred to as VAWA collectively).

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, weighed by order of preferences.

Please note: The HACC will maintain one wait list for both the Senior Public Housing and the Senior Section 8 Project Based Voucher programs at this property.

For more information, visit the HACC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACC on January 6, 2021.

Closed: Riverdale Apartments, 2-Bedroom Senior Public Housing Waiting List

This waiting list is for Senior Public Housing rental housing assistance in Riverdale, Illinois.

The Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) last accepted Senior Public Housing waiting list applications for 2-Bedroom apartments at Riverdale Apartments from July 1, 2024, until July 15, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

This waiting list was for the following property:

  • Riverdale Apartments

Income Qualification

The maximum income limits for each household size were as followed:

  • 2 Person $71,760
  • 3 Persons $80,720

Preferences

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Families who are literally homeless
  • Veterans
  • Disabled
  • Elderly
  • Victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking (referred to as VAWA collectively).

Selection Process

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received, weighed by order of preferences.

Application Method

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

For more information, visit the HACC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACC public notice on June 14, 2024.

Closed: Summit Senior Living Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Summit, Illinois.

The Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) Senior Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list for 1 and 2-Bedroom apartments at Summit Senior Living is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from January 12, 2021 until January 14, 2021. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

The maximum income limits for each household size were as follows:

  • $31,850 for a 1 person household 
  • $36,400 for a 2 person household
  • $40,950 for a 3 person household
  • $45,500 for a 4 person household

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Preferences will be given to families who are literally homeless; who are Veterans; who are 62 and older/disabled; or who are victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking (referred to as VAWA collectively).

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, weighed by order of preferences.

Please note: The HACC will maintain one wait list for both the Senior Public Housing and the Senior Section 8 Project Based Voucher programs at this property.

For more information, visit the HACC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACC on January 6, 2021.

Closed: Broadview Senior Apartments Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Cook County, Illinois.

The Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for 1 and 2-Bedroom apartments at Broadview Senior Apartments is closed.

The HACC last accepted applications for this waiting list from October 13, 2021, until October 15, 2021. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

The maximum income limits for each household size are as follows:

  • 1 Person $19,600
  • 2 Persons $22,400
  • 3 Persons $25,200
  • 4 Persons $27,950

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Applicants who are currently on the HACC’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) wait list.

It was not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the HACC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACC public notice on October 4, 2021.

Closed: Ann Rainey Apartments Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Cook County, Illinois.

The Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for 1 and 2-Bedroom apartments at Ann Rainey Apartments is closed.

The HACC last accepted applications for this waiting list from October 13, 2021, until October 15, 2021. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

The maximum income limits for each household size were as follows:

  • 1 Person $32,650
  • 2 Persons $37,300
  • 3 Persons $41,950
  • 4 Persons $46,600

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Applicants who are currently on the HACC’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) wait list.

It was not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the HACC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACC public notice on October 4, 2021.

Closed: Riverdale Apartments, 2-Bedroom Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Riverdale, Illinois.

The Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) last accepted Senior Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list applications for 2-Bedroom apartments at Riverdale Apartments from July 1, 2024, until July 15, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

This waiting list was for the following property:

  • Riverdale Apartments

Income Qualification

The maximum income limits for each household size were as followed:

  • 2 Person $44,850
  • 3 Persons $50,450

Preferences

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Families who are literally homeless
  • Veterans
  • Disabled
  • Elderly
  • Victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking (referred to as VAWA collectively).

Selection Process

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received, weighed by order of preferences.

Application Method

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

For more information, visit the HACC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACC public notice on June 14, 2024.

Closed: Freedom Village Apartments, 1 and 2-Bedroom Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Homewood, Illinois.

The Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) last accepted Senior Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list applications for 1 and 2-Bedroom apartments at Freedom Village Apartments from July 29, 2024, until August 1, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen. 

This waiting list was for the following property:

  • Freedom Village - Offering 1 and 2-Bedroom for seniors 62+.

Income Qualification

The maximum income limits for each household size were as followed:

  • 1 Person $39,250 | 3 Persons $50,450
  • 2 Persons $44,850 | 4 Persons $56,050

Preferences

This waiting list had the following preference: Applicants who are currently on the HACC’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program wait list.

Selection Process

150 selected applicants were placed on the 1-bedroom waiting list by random lottery, by order of preferences.

75 selected applicants were placed on the 2-bedroom waiting list by random lottery, by order of preferences.

Application Method

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

For more information, visit the HACC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACC public notice on July 17, 2024.

Closed: Union Avenue Apartments, 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom Disabled Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Disabled Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Orland Park, Illinois.

The Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) last accepted Disabled Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list applications for 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom apartments at Union Avenue Apartments from July 31, 2023, until August 3, 2023. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

  • Union Avenue Apartments, an affordable housing community for families, located at 231 Wheeling Road, Wheeling IL 60090.

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Income limits could be found here.

It was not known how applicants were placed on the waiting list.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HACC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACC official facebook notice on August 7, 2023.

Closed: Senior Affordable Multi-Family Housing Other Senior Waiting List

This waiting list is for Other Senior rental housing assistance in Niles and Wheeling, Illinois.

The Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) Senior Affordable Multi-Family Housing waiting list for 1-Bedroom standard and accessible apartments at Huntington and Wheeling Tower is currently closed.  

The HACC last accepted applications for this waiting list from July 28, 2021 until July 30, 2021. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

The maximum income limits for each household size were as follows:

  • 1 Person $39,180
  • 2 Persons $44,760

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Age 62 and older
  • Persons with disabilities
  • Applicants who meet the definition of homelessness
  • Victims of Domestic Violence

250 applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HACC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACC on July 14, 2021.

About The Agency

Housing Authority of Cook County provides affordable housing for up to 13,905 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

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How large is the Housing Authority of Cook County?

Housing Authority of Cook County serves 12,931 low-income households. The agency manages 13,992 Housing Choice Vouchers and 199 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Housing Authority of Cook County?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 77 percent of households served by Housing Authority of Cook County. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 94 percent of Housing Authority of Cook County households.

How many Housing Authority of Cook County residents are employed?

Working adults head 4,267 households and make up 33 percent of households served by Housing Authority of Cook County.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Housing Authority of Cook County?

There are 10862 female-headed renter households living in Housing Authority of Cook County housing. Households headed by females are 84% of those served by the Housing Authority of Cook County.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Housing Authority of Cook County renters?

Black 10,603
White 1,681
Hispanic 517

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Housing Authority of Cook County?

There are 3879 households headed by seniors served by the Housing Authority of Cook County. Senior households are 30% of households in Housing Authority of Cook County housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Housing Authority of Cook County housing?

There are 3232 persons with disabilities living in Housing Authority of Cook County housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 25% of households served by the Housing Authority of Cook County.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Housing Authority of Cook County?

The Housing Authority of Cook County is rated as a standard performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

How often does Housing Authority of Cook County open new waiting lists?

Housing Authority of Cook County’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on October 19, 2020 and closed on November 2, 2020.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Housing Authority of Cook County

Richard Flowers Community Housing

13900 S Grace Ave, Robbins, Illinois 60472

bed 1-5
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible

Freedom Village

935 Maple Ave, Homewood, Illinois 60430

bed 1-2
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible

Thomas Place

2200 Patriot Blvd, Glenview, Illinois 60026

bed 1-2
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
accessibility Accessible

Poplar Creek Village

2250 W Golf Rd, Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60169

bed 1-2
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
accessibility Accessible

Jane Perlman Apartments

1900 Sherman Ave, Evanston, Illinois 60201

bed 1

Axley Place

3235 Milwaukee Ave, Glenview, Illinois 60025

bed 1-3
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
accessibility Accessible

Myers Place

1585 DEMPSTER ST, Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056

bed Studio-1
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible

Juniper Tower

350 Juniper St, Park Forest, Illinois 60466

bed Studio-1
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
accessibility Accessible

Greenwood Park Apartments

1015 E. 47th Street, Apt 1B, Chicago, Illinois 60653

bed 2-3
payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible

Village Park Apartment Homes

2520 Village Park Dr, Waukegan, Illinois 60087

bed 1-3
payment $945-1350/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible

Riverdale

335 W 138th St, Riverdale, Illinois 60827

bed 1-2
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
accessibility Accessible

Golden Towers I & II

1706 East End Ave, Chicago Heights, Illinois 60411

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible

Wisdom Village Calumet Park

12445 S MORGAN ST, Calumet Park, Illinois 60827

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
accessibility Accessible

Senior Suites of Bellwood

3201 RANDOLPH ST, Bellwood, Illinois 60104

bed Studio-1
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
accessibility Accessible

Franklin Towers

9535 Franklin Avenue, Franklin Park, Illinois 60131

bed 1
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers

Midtown Crossing

751 Graceland Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois 60016

bed 1
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
accessibility Accessible

Wheeling Tower

200 N Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, Illinois 60090

bed 1
payment Subsidized

Wisdom Village Northlake

33 S Wolf Rd, Northlake, Illinois 60164

bed 1-2
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
accessibility Accessible

Freedoms Path Hines

5000 South Fifth Avenue, Hinsdale, Illinois 60141

bed Studio-1
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
accessibility Accessible

Albert Goedke House

215 W Miner St, Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005

bed 1
payment Subsidized

Philhaven

2418 E Hintz Rd, Arlington Height, Illinois 60004

bed 1-3
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible

Huntington Apartments

9201 N Maryland St, Niles, Illinois 60714

bed 1
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers

Sunrise Apartments

329 E 16th St, Chicago Heights, Illinois 60411

payment Subsidized

Vera Yates Homes

1044 E 11th St, Ford Heights, Illinois 60411

payment Subsidized

Summit Senior Building Phase I

7455 W 63rd Pl, Summit, Illinois 60501

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers

Scattered Sites

301 9th St, Wheeling, Illinois 60090

payment Subsidized

Edward Brown Apartments

3210 W 139th St, Robbins, Illinois 60472

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers

Celina Blake Homes

1425 Drexel Ave, Ford Heights, Illinois 60411

Franklin Park Towers

1301 Ashland Ave, Des Plaines, Illinois 60016

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers

Carriage Creek Apartments

22501 Butterfield Rd, Richton Park, Illinois 60471

bed 1-2
payment $555-825/mo.
accessibility Accessible

Meadowview Apartments

2006 Middletown Dr, Mahomet, Illinois 61853

bed 1-3
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible
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