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: Turlington West and Edward Brown Apartments, Affordable Multi-Family Housing Other Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Jane R. Perlman and Victor Walchirk Apartments, Affordable Multi-Family Housing Other Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Turlington West and Edward Brown Apartments, Affordable Multi-Family Housing Other Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Jane Perlman and Walchirk Apartments, Affordable Multi-Family Housing Other Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Armond King Apartments and Albert Goedke Apartments, Affordable Multi-Family Housing Other Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Golden Towers l & ll Apartments and Juniper Tower Apartments, Affordable Multi-Family Housing Other Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Huntington Apartments and Wheeling Tower Apartments, Affordable Multi-Family Housing Other Waiting List Learn More
Closed: General Affordable Multi-Family Housing Other Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Riverdale Apartments Senior Public Housing 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: Riverdale Apartments Near-Elderly Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher 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: 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Waiting List

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 Waiting List

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

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

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

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: General Affordable Multi-Family Housing Other Waiting List

The Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) General Affordable Multi-Family Housing waiting list is currently closed. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

For more information, visit the HACC website here.

Closed: Riverdale Apartments Senior Public Housing Waiting List

The Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) Senior Public Housing waiting list for 1-Bedroom apartments at Riverdale Apartments is closed.

The HACC last accepted applications for this waiting list from September 22, 2021, until September 24, 2021. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

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

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

  • 1 Person $52,200
  • 2 Persons $59,650

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).

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 public notice, as of September 15, 2021.

Closed: Summit Senior Living Senior Public Housing Waiting List

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

The Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) last accepted Senior Public Housing waiting list applications for 2-Bedroom apartments at Riverdale Apartments from November 28, 2023, until December 15, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

This waiting list was for the following property:

  • Riverdale Apartments - located in Riverdale, 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 $61,840
  • 2 Persons $70,640

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).

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 official Facebook public notice on November 22, 2023.

Closed: Riverdale Apartments Near-Elderly Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) Near Elderly Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for apartments at Riverdale Apartments is closed.

The HACC last accepted applications for this waiting list from September 22, 2021, until September 24, 2021. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

Please note: According to the HACC public notice, this waitlist was "for near elderly 50 years of age & older".

To apply during the opening time, 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

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Families who are literally homeless
  • Veterans
  • Elderly
  • 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 is received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HACC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACC public notice, as of September 15, 2021.

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

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

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

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

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 November 28, 2023, until December 15, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen. 

This waiting list was for the following property:

  • Riverdale Apartments - located in Riverdale, 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 $38,840
  • 2 Persons $44,150

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).

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 official Facebook public notice on November 22, 2023.

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

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

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.

Monday 8:30am-4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am-4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm
Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

175 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL

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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

Thomas Place

2200 Patriot Blvd, Glenview, Illinois 60026

Poplar Creek Village

2250 W Golf Rd, Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60169

Carriage Creek Apartments

22501 Butterfield Rd, Richton Park, Illinois 60471

Jane Perlman Apartments

1900 Sherman Ave, Evanston, Illinois 60201

Axley Place

3235 Milwaukee Ave, Glenview, Illinois 60025

Village Park Apartment Homes

2520 Village Park Dr, Waukegan, Illinois 60087

Myers Place

1585 DEMPSTER ST, Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056

Golden Towers I & II

1706 East End Ave, Chicago Heights, Illinois 60411

Richard Flowers Community Housing

13900 S Grace Ave, Robbins, Illinois 60472

Juniper Tower

350 Juniper St, Park Forest, Illinois 60466

Greenwood Park Apartments

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

Meadowview Apartments

2006 Middletown Dr, Mahomet, Illinois 61853

Riverdale

335 W 138th St, Riverdale, Illinois 60827

Senior Suites of Bellwood

3201 RANDOLPH ST, Bellwood, Illinois 60104

Wisdom Village Calumet Park

12445 S MORGAN ST, Calumet Park, Illinois 60827

Franklin Towers

9535 Franklin Avenue, Franklin Park, Illinois 60131

Midtown Crossing

751 Graceland Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois 60016

Wheeling Tower

200 N Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, Illinois 60090

Wisdom Village Northlake

33 S Wolf Rd, Northlake, Illinois 60164

Freedoms Path Hines

5000 South Fifth Avenue, Hinsdale, Illinois 60141

Albert Goedke House

215 W Miner St, Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005

Philhaven

2418 E Hintz Rd, Arlington Height, Illinois 60004

Huntington Apartments

9201 N Maryland St, Niles, Illinois 60714

Vera Yates Homes

1044 E 11th St, Ford Heights, Illinois 60411

Sunrise Apartments

329 E 16th St, Chicago Heights, Illinois 60411

Summit Senior Building Phase I

7455 W 63rd Pl, Summit, Illinois 60501

Scattered Sites

301 9th St, Wheeling, Illinois 60090

Edward Brown Apartments

3210 W 139th St, Robbins, Illinois 60472

Celina Blake Homes

1425 Drexel Ave, Ford Heights, Illinois 60411

Franklin Park Towers

1301 Ashland Ave, Des Plaines, Illinois 60016