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Affordable housing across the U.S.: public housing, Section 8 vouchers, subsidized apartments, and the lotteries in New York City and San Francisco. Pick your state to see local housing agencies and subsidized apartments with phone numbers. Applying is always free.

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HUD: public housing › Local housing agencies › HUD resource locator ›

How to apply

  1. Public housing and Section 8 vouchers: apply through the housing agency for your city or county. Most have waiting lists that open only at certain times.
  2. Subsidized apartments: contact each building’s office directly. Every building keeps its own waiting list, and you can apply to several.
  3. Lotteries: register and apply on the city’s lottery site. Applications are ordered at random after the deadline, so timing does not matter; one application per household per lottery.
  4. In every case household size, income and identity are verified, so have your documents ready. Waits can be months, and years in high-demand areas.

Applying is always free. Be wary of anyone who says paying will move you up or guarantee a unit, or who charges to apply for you.

Illinois: housing agencies 106

  • Chicago Housing AuthorityChicago · 19,175 public housing units · 61,032 vouchersSign in to view phone
  • Housing Authority Cook CountyChicago · 276 public housing units · 14,142 vouchersSign in to view phone
  • Housing Authority of the County of Lake, IL.Grayslake · 403 public housing units · 3,287 vouchersSign in to view phone
  • St. Clair County Housing AuthorityBelleville · 796 public housing units · 2,695 vouchersSign in to view phone
  • Rockford Housing AuthorityRockford · 1,136 public housing units · 2,368 vouchersSign in to view phone
  • DuPage Housing AuthorityWheaton · 3,360 vouchersSign in to view phone
  • Housing Authority of JolietJoliet · 425 public housing units · 2,797 vouchersSign in to view phone
  • Springfield Housing AuthoritySpringfield · 740 public housing units · 2,463 vouchersSign in to view phone
  • Peoria Housing AuthorityPeoria · 715 public housing units · 2,153 vouchersSign in to view phone
  • Housing Authority of Champaign CountyChampaign · 2,435 vouchersSign in to view phone
  • Housing Authority of the City of AuroraAurora · 437 public housing units · 1,499 vouchersSign in to view phone
  • Decatur Housing AuthorityDecatur · 949 public housing units · 1,249 vouchersSign in to view phone
  • Housing Authority for LaSalle CountyOttawa · 922 public housing units · 653 vouchersSign in to view phone
  • The Housing Authority Of The City Of Danville, ILDanville · 503 public housing units · 965 vouchersSign in to view phone
  • Madison County Housing AuthorityCollinsville · 561 public housing units · 1,223 vouchersSign in to view phone
  • Housing Authority of the County of Jackson, IL.Murphysboro · 752 public housing units · 661 vouchersSign in to view phone
  • The Housing Authority of City of East St. LouisEast Saint Louis · 1,723 public housing unitsSign in to view phone
  • Housing Authority of the City of WaukeganWaukegan · 25 public housing units · 1,254 vouchersSign in to view phone
  • Winnebago County Housing AuthorityRockford · 297 public housing units · 993 vouchersSign in to view phone
  • Housing Authority of ElginElgin · 1,164 vouchersSign in to view phone
  • Housing Authority of the City of Bloomington, ILBloomington · 606 public housing units · 467 vouchersSign in to view phone
  • Kankakee County Housing AuthorityKankakee · 274 public housing units · 871 vouchersSign in to view phone
  • Menard County Housing AuthorityPetersburg · 1,036 vouchersSign in to view phone
  • McHenry County Housing AuthorityCrystal Lake · 22 public housing units · 1,001 vouchersSign in to view phone
  • Housing Authority of the County of WilliamsonCarterville · 724 public housing units · 167 vouchersSign in to view phone
  • Housing Authority Of The County Of DeKalbDekalb · 278 public housing units · 606 vouchersSign in to view phone
  • Grtr Metro. Area Hsng Auth of Rock Island CountyEast Moline · 247 public housing units · 591 vouchersSign in to view phone
  • Housing Authority of the City of Rock IslandRock Island · 278 public housing units · 580 vouchersSign in to view phone
  • Housing Authority of the County of FranklinWest Frankfort · 684 public housing units · 65 vouchersSign in to view phone
  • Housing Authority of the Village of Oak ParkOak Park · 198 public housing units · 546 vouchersSign in to view phone
  • Moline Housing AuthorityMoline · 486 public housing units · 246 vouchersSign in to view phone
  • Housing Authority of Marion CountyCentralia · 445 public housing units · 282 vouchersSign in to view phone
  • Knox County Housing AuthorityGalesburg · 424 public housing units · 285 vouchersSign in to view phone
  • Quincy Housing AuthorityQuincy · 350 public housing units · 349 vouchersSign in to view phone
  • Housing Authority of the City of North Chicago, ILNorth Chicago · 149 public housing units · 546 vouchersSign in to view phone
  • The Housing Authority of Henry CountyKewanee · 449 public housing units · 189 vouchersSign in to view phone
  • Housing Authority - County of SalineHarrisburg · 477 public housing units · 133 vouchersSign in to view phone
  • Whiteside County Housing AuthorityRock Falls · 265 public housing units · 299 vouchersSign in to view phone
  • Morgan County Housing AuthorityJacksonville · 354 public housing units · 195 vouchersSign in to view phone
  • Fulton County Housing AuthorityCanton · 284 public housing units · 264 vouchersSign in to view phone
  • Housing Authority of the City of Marion, IllinoisMarion · 328 public housing units · 156 vouchersSign in to view phone
  • Housing Authority of Jefferson CountyMount Vernon · 310 public housing units · 99 vouchersSign in to view phone
  • Housing Authority of the County of McDonoughMacomb · 278 public housing units · 125 vouchersSign in to view phone
  • Housing Authority of Christian County, IllinoisPana · 377 vouchersSign in to view phone
  • Warren County Housing AuthorityMonmouth · 272 public housing units · 104 vouchersSign in to view phone
  • Granite City Housing AuthorityGranite City · 355 public housing unitsSign in to view phone
  • Housing Authority of the County of UnionAnna · 346 public housing unitsSign in to view phone
  • Housing Authority of the County of JerseyJerseyville · 146 public housing units · 199 vouchersSign in to view phone
  • Bureau County Housing AuthorityPrinceton · 249 public housing units · 75 vouchersSign in to view phone
  • Housing Authority of the County of McLean, Ill.Bloomington · 316 vouchersSign in to view phone

Housing agencies take applications for public housing and Section 8 vouchers; contact the one for your city or county. Most keep waiting lists that are not always open, so call first. The largest 50 are shown; the full list is under “Local housing agencies” above.

Illinois: subsidized apartments 934

  • ROBINEAU GROUP LIVING FACILITY7550 Kostner Ave, Skokie 60076 · 24 assisted units · SeniorsSign in to view phone
  • NORTH SHORE HOMES8167 Lincoln Ave, Skokie 60077 · 24 assisted units · People with disabilitiesSign in to view phone
  • TOWNHOUSE GARDEN APARTMENTS4412 S Lavergne Ave, Chicago 60638 · 24 assisted units · FamiliesSign in to view phone
  • WOLFWAY APTS.500 W 2nd St, Mackinaw 61755 · 24 assisted units · SeniorsSign in to view phone
  • WALNUT HILL VILLAGE APARTMENTS222A N Walnut St, Rochester 62563 · 24 assisted units · FamiliesSign in to view phone
  • WEST FRANKFORT VILLAGE700 E Cleveland St, West Frankfort 62896 · 24 assisted units · FamiliesSign in to view phone
  • WHISPERING HILLSPort Byron 61275 · 24 assisted units · FamiliesSign in to view phone
  • VILLA RIDGE I551 N Clarence Ave, Watseka 60970 · 24 assisted units · FamiliesSign in to view phone
  • URBANITE APARTMENTS5441 S Michigan Ave, Chicago 60615 · 24 assisted units · People with disabilitiesSign in to view phone
  • WILCO RESIDENCES303 Bridge St, Joliet 60435 · 24 assisted units · People with disabilitiesSign in to view phone
  • SUNSHINE VILLAGE801 E Main St, Toulon 61483 · 24 assisted units · SeniorsSign in to view phone
  • EATON/WILFORD MANOR3911 State St, East Saint Louis 62205 · 24 assisted units · People with disabilitiesSign in to view phone
  • DORCHESTER RIDGE APARTMENTS3215 N University St, Peoria 61604 · 24 assisted units · People with disabilitiesSign in to view phone
  • Indian Town Home Association429 Finfgeld Cir, Henry 61537 · 24 assisted units · SeniorsSign in to view phone
  • MATTESON SUPPORTIVE HOUSING5212 Southwick Dr, Matteson 60443 · 24 assisted units · People with disabilitiesSign in to view phone
  • ROLLING PRAIRIE1752 S Dirck Dr, Freeport 61032 · 24 assisted units · People with disabilitiesSign in to view phone
  • BRONZEVILLE FAMILY ASSOCIATES PHASE. II400 E 41st St, Chicago 60653 · 24 assisted units · FamiliesSign in to view phone
  • SANGAMON TERRACE APARTMENTS6145 S Sangamon St, Chicago 60621 · 24 assisted units · SeniorsSign in to view phone
  • Brainerd Senior Center8915 S Loomis St, Chicago 60620 · 24 assisted unitsSign in to view phone
  • ENGLISH ARMS II1320 N Vermilion St, Danville 61832 · 23 assisted units · SeniorsSign in to view phone
  • CLARK STREET APARTMENTS6610 N Clark St, Chicago 60626 · 23 assisted units · SeniorsSign in to view phone
  • Rainbow Ridge III200 E King Ave, Stockton 61085 · 23 assisted units · People with disabilitiesSign in to view phone
  • VICTORIA JENNINGS RESIDENCES624 W 61st St, Chicago 60621 · 23 assisted units · SeniorsSign in to view phone
  • ST. ANNE RESIDENCE309 E 9th St, Beardstown 62618 · 23 assisted units · SeniorsSign in to view phone
  • WAUKEGAN SUPPORTIVE HOUSING2811 Sunset Ave, Waukegan 60087 · 23 assisted units · People with disabilitiesSign in to view phone
  • ROLLING MEADOWS SENIOR LIVING, INC1125 E 1500 North Rd, Taylorville 62568 · 23 assisted units · SeniorsSign in to view phone
  • PRAIRIE HAVEN HOMES301A W Marquette Rd, Chicago 60621 · 23 assisted units · People with disabilitiesSign in to view phone
  • East Elm Apartments1405 E Elm St, Canton 61520 · 22 assisted units · SeniorsSign in to view phone
  • ADAMS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH2015 Chestnut St, Quincy 62301 · 22 assisted units · People with disabilitiesSign in to view phone
  • BETHEL PACE CENTER4349 W Washington Blvd, Chicago 60624 · 22 assisted units · SeniorsSign in to view phone
  • Prophet Manor Apartments411 W 2nd St, Prophetstown 61277 · 22 assisted units · SeniorsSign in to view phone
  • PRAIRIE HAVEN APARTMENTS601 W Monroe St, Metamora 61548 · 22 assisted units · SeniorsSign in to view phone
  • ASI Freeport Senior Housing1756 S Dirck Dr, Freeport 61032 · 22 assisted units · SeniorsSign in to view phone
  • DAMEN CENTER APARTMENTS6550 N Damen Ave, Chicago 60645 · 21 assisted units · FamiliesSign in to view phone
  • EVANSTON APARTMENTS824 Dobson St, Evanston 60202 · 21 assisted units · People with disabilitiesSign in to view phone
  • RYAN FARRELLY APARTMENTS435 S Humphrey Ave, Oak Park 60302 · 21 assisted units · People with disabilitiesSign in to view phone
  • Bronzeville Apartments4756 S Vincennes Ave, Chicago 60615 · 21 assisted units · FamiliesSign in to view phone
  • Country Fair Apartments902 Shup St, Newton 62448 · 20 assisted units · SeniorsSign in to view phone
  • GEORGETOWN MANOR400 Huffman St, Georgetown 61846 · 20 assisted units · FamiliesSign in to view phone
  • MCRC REHAB INC.602 W Washington St, Macomb 61455 · 20 assisted units · People with disabilitiesSign in to view phone

These rental buildings are subsidized by HUD, with rent based on household income. Call the building’s office directly to ask about vacancies and waiting lists. Larger buildings are listed first.

Affordable housing elsewhere in Illinois

Agency and apartment lists are from HUD open data, fetched 2026-10-30. Vacancies, rents and eligibility are as confirmed by each office or official site.

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