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Section 8 and housing authority offices in Chicago
In the City of Chicago, the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) runs public housing and Section 8. In the suburbs it is the Housing Authority of Cook County or your town's own housing authority.
Looking for Section 8 or affordable housing in Chicago? Section 8 (the Housing Choice Voucher program) and public housing in the city are run by the Chicago Housing Authority. For families in Chatham, South Chicago, South Shore, Calumet Heights and Avalon Park (ZIP codes 60617, 60619, 60649 and 60628), the closest CHA voucher office is the South Office at 3617 S State St. Suburban residents apply through the Housing Authority of Cook County or their town's housing authority, also listed here.
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CHA Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) - South Office
Housing Choice Voucher / Section 8 office · 6.7 mi from Yado
3617 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60609
Phone: 312-935-2600
Section 8 (Housing Choice Voucher) office for the South Side. Phone is the CHA Section 8 call center.
Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) - Central Office
Public housing authority · 9.9 mi from Yado
60 E. Van Buren Street, Chicago, IL 60605
Phone: 312-742-8500
Chicago Housing Authority main office. Public housing and the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program for the City of Chicago. TTY 866-331-3603.
Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) - Downtown Office
Public housing authority / Section 8 · 10.3 mi from Yado
10 South LaSalle Street, Suite 2200, Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: (312) 663-5447
For suburban Cook County only (not the City of Chicago). By appointment. Closed to the public on Wednesdays. Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm.
CHA Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) - West Office
Housing Choice Voucher / Section 8 office · 10.3 mi from Yado
1852 S. Albany Avenue, Chicago, IL 60623
Phone: 312-935-2600
Section 8 (Housing Choice Voucher) office for the West Side. Phone is the CHA Section 8 call center.
Housing Authority of the Town of Cicero
Public housing authority / Section 8 · 12.1 mi from Yado
1634 S. Laramie Ave., Cicero, IL 60804
Phone: 708-652-0388
Section 8 for Cicero residents.
Housing Authority of the Village of Oak Park
Public housing authority / Section 8 · 14.4 mi from Yado
21 South Boulevard, Oak Park, IL 60302
Phone: 708-386-9362
Public housing and Section 8 for Oak Park.
Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) - Central Management Office
Public housing authority / Section 8 · 16.5 mi from Yado
1710 East End Avenue, Chicago Heights, IL 60411
Phone: (312) 663-5447
For suburban Cook County only (not the City of Chicago). By appointment. Closed to the public on Wednesdays. Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm.
Housing Authority of Park Forest
Public housing authority / Section 8 · 18.4 mi from Yado
350 Victory Drive, Park Forest, IL 60466
Phone: 708-748-4355
Section 8 for Park Forest (south suburbs).
Good to know
- Applying for Section 8 is free. Nobody can charge you to get on a waitlist.
- Section 8 waitlists open only from time to time. Apply or check the CHA waitlist at applyonline.thecha.org.
- The CHA Section 8 call center is 312-935-2600.
- The Housing Authority of Cook County serves suburban Cook County only, not the City of Chicago.
Questions people ask
How do I apply for Section 8 in Chicago?
Through the Chicago Housing Authority, when its waitlist is open. Apply or check the waitlist at applyonline.thecha.org, or call the CHA Section 8 call center at 312-935-2600.
Where is the Section 8 office for the South Side?
The CHA Housing Choice Voucher South Office is at 3617 S State St (ZIP 60609).
I live in the suburbs. Where do I apply?
Suburban Cook County is served by the Housing Authority of Cook County, 312-663-5447. Cicero, Oak Park and Park Forest have their own housing authorities, listed above.
Does it cost money to apply for Section 8 or public housing?
No. Applying is free. Never pay anyone who promises to move you up a waitlist.
En français. À Chicago, le Section 8 (bons de logement) et les logements sociaux sont gérés par la Chicago Housing Authority (CHA). Le bureau le plus proche du South Side est au 3617 S State St ; centre d'appel : 312-935-2600. En banlieue, adressez-vous à la Housing Authority of Cook County. L'inscription est gratuite : personne ne peut vous faire payer pour une liste d'attente.
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