Britton Budd Apartments

501 W Surf St, Chicago, IL 60657

Waiting List Forecast: Likely Long or Closed for Public Housing units, and Likely Short or None for other affordable units

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Waitlist Forecast

Since this property may have HUD-funded Public Housing with subsidies that help pay tenants' rent, the property is likely to have a long waiting list. Housing authorities often open these waiting lists periodically. Important: Housing authorities don't always open housing waiting lists at a property-specific level or even allow applicants to choose at which property they can live. Many times, the housing authority will assign an applicant to a property without giving the applicant a choice.

Note: Affordable Housing Online has not confirmed the waiting list status directly with the property. This waiting list status forecast is based on our housing experts' knowledge of similar properties. You should always confirm this status directly with the property.

Britton Budd Apartments are Chicago's premier affordable housing for active adults age 62 and older.  

The renovation of this historic building offers 173 studio and one bedroom apartments in various configurations. A convenient elevator provides easy access to all floors.

Britton Budd Apartments is tucked away in a quiet residential neighborhood with tree-lined streets three blocks from Lake Michigan.

Chicago's Lakeview community offers an eclectic variety of cafes and shops, plus everything you need to make life easier. Britton Budd is within walking distance of churches, bus transportation and a number of recreational and cultural activities. If you're looking for traditional lifestyle in a friendly community, Britton Budd Apartments is the perfect setting to call home.

Dave's Thoughts On Britton Budd Apartments

This LIHTC property is among the most common types of affordable rental housing in the United States. The LIHTC programonly provides subsidies to the building’s owner at construction. The LIHTC program doesn't provide direct subsidies to the residents, but the owner must set rents affordable to low-income renters in the area. You would not pay more than 30% of your income for rent. To qualify, you must earn 50% or less of the Area Median Income (AMI), which you can find on this page’s income chart. LIHTC properties tend to have shorter waiting lists however, since Britton Budd Apartments has a project-based subsidy, the waiting list is likely much longer than other local LIHTC properties. Records show this property may have been recently associated with the Public Housing program, which means it could have a new RAD Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance contract. LIHTC properties tend to have shorter waiting lists however, since this property may have a project-based subsidy, the waiting list may be much longer than other local LIHTC properties. LIHTC properties nationwide are required to accept housing vouchers however, if this property has a RAD Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance contract, your Section 8 voucher cannot be used here. LIHTC properties were first built in the late 1980's and the LIHTC program funds the renovation of older properties. Because they tend to be newer or renovated, these properties are more likely to have larger units, more amenities, and greater tenant service offerings than other affordable housing programs. This property might be right for you if you need help paying your rent and are willing to wait for a possibly longer waiting list if this is indeed a RAD property.

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Britton Budd Apartments Amenities

  • Elevator
  • Close to Public Transportation
  • Near Church

Units at Britton Budd Apartments

Unit (Bd/Ba) Ft2 Rent
Studio (Studio/1) - Call for Price
1 Bedroom (1/1) - Call for Price

Income Qualification for Britton Budd Apartments

*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.
AMI* 1 person 2 people 3 people 4 people 5 people 6 people 7 people 8 people
30% AMI for PBRA Units $23,200 / year $26,500 / year $29,800 / year $33,100 / year $35,750 / year $40,280 / year $45,420 / year $50,560 / year
50% AMI for LIHTC Units $38,650 / year $44,150 / year $49,650 / year $55,150 / year $59,600 / year $64,000 / year $68,400 / year $72,800 / year
50% AMI for PBRA Units $38,650 / year $44,150 / year $49,650 / year $55,150 / year $59,600 / year $64,000 / year $68,400 / year $72,800 / year
60% AMI for LIHTC Units $46,380 / year $52,980 / year $59,580 / year $66,180 / year $71,520 / year $76,800 / year $82,080 / year $87,360 / year
80% AMI for PBRA Units $61,800 / year $70,600 / year $79,450 / year $88,250 / year $95,350 / year $102,400 / year $109,450 / year $116,500 / year

*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.

FAQs for Britton Budd Apartments

Does Britton Budd Apartments have a waiting list?

Britton Budd Apartments probably has a waiting list. Since our research has shown there are some public housing units at this property, the waiting list would be for those units. We haven't confirmed if this is the case, so you should contact the property to confirm.

Are rents subsidized at Britton Budd Apartments?

We believe rents are most likely subsidized at all or some of the units since our research has turned up at least one public housing or rental assistance contract probably associated with this property.

In addition to Britton Budd Apartments, how many other affordable housing properties (and units) are there in Chicago?

In addition to Britton Budd Apartments, we list 826 other affordable properties in Chicago. Learn about these properties here. Our data research shows that there are a total of 83861 affordable units in Chicago.

When was the Britton Budd Apartments listing last updated?

Britton Budd Apartments listing on Affordable Housing Online was last updated on 01/03/2023 by Joshua Cappell. Remember, a property's status can change so you should contact the property to confirm.

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Rent observations may change. We encourage users to verify rents and eligiblity requirements directly with the property.

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