Lawndale Gardens
2537 S California Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60608
Opened in December of 1942, Lawndale Gardens was the CHA's first experiment with small-scale public housing, establishing the two-story rowhouse structure prevalent in many of the traditional public housing developments still standing. By the end of 2008, a total of 123 units at this 6.5-acre development will be completely renovated with upgraded kitchen cabinets, new appliances, bathroom fixtures and air conditioning systems.
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Last updated on August 8th, 2019Units
| Unit (Bd/Ba) | Ft2 | Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom (1/1) | - | Call for Price |
| 2 Bedroom (2/1) | - | Call for Price |
Lawndale Gardens Details
- 123 one and two bedroom units.
- Public Housing
Unit Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- New Appliances
- New Cabinets
Public Housing
Since this property is owned and managed by a Public Housing Authority, all of the rents at this property are based on tenant incomes. Tenants will make a monthly contribution toward rent equal to 30% of their adjusted income. A housing authority may establish a minimum rent of up to $50.
Chicago HUD Rental Assistance Income Qualifications
Generally, households earning up to the income limit in the table below for their household size are eligible for units participating in a HUD rental assistance program in Chicago but actual income limits may differ for units at Lawndale Gardens.
| AMI Band | 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% | $21,900 | $25,000 | $28,150 | $31,250 | $33,750 | $37,190 | $41,910 | $46,630 |
| 50% | $36,500 | $41,700 | $46,900 | $52,100 | $56,300 | $60,450 | $64,650 | $68,800 |
| 80% | $58,350 | $66,700 | $75,050 | $83,350 | $90,050 | $96,700 | $103,400 | $110,050 |
Lawndale Gardens is managed by Chicago Housing Authority.
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