Mainstream Housing Waitlists

We encourage you to continue to explore other housing options as completing a Coordinated Entry housing assessment may or may not lead to a housing opportunity. Please find mainstream housing waitlist opportunities below. Please note that each listing is with a different property manager, has different eligibility requirements, and is not connected to the CoC or Coordinated Entry System. If you have a question about any of the listings below, please reach out to the contact contained in the listing for which you are interested.

Youth Listings (18-24)

Senior Listings (65+)

Walnut Place (Evergreen Real Estate) – Waitlist Accepting Applications:

Location:

  • 654 Walnut Street, Highland Park, IL 60035

General Details:

  • The waitlist for Walnut Place’s family apartments (managed by Evergreen Real Estate) is currently accepting waitlist applications.
  • Walnut Place has options for families as well as options for seniors 62+. They have 2- and 3-bedroom options for families, and one-bedroom options for seniors.

Rent Details & Income Eligibility:

  • The rents for this property are subsidized; residents pay 30% of their household income towards the rent.
  • There is no minimum income requirement; they are able to accommodate households with zero income.
  • Maximum income limits apply.

How to Apply for the Waitlist:

  • Interested community members can stop by their management office in person to pick up a copy of the waitlist application, or they can call the building management office and request that a copy of the waitlist application be emailed or mailed to them.
  • Location: 654 Walnut Street, Highland Park, IL

Contact Info:

  • Management Contact: (847) 681-9044

Lafayette Terrace Apartments (Managed by P.O.A.H) – Waitlist Accepting Applications

Location:

  • 6950 S. Vincennes Ave., Chicago

General Details:

  • P.O.A.H’s Lafayette Terrace property has subsidized housing options for both families as well as seniors. This property’s waitlist stays open on an ongoing basis.
  • The senior (62+) units are one-bedroom units.
  • This property is able to accommodate households with zero income (the rents are subsidized).

How to Apply:

  • Community members who are interested in getting on the waitlist can stop by their onsite office to pick up a waitlist application. The address is 6950 S. Vincennes Avenue, Chicago.
  • The office is open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, however they are closed every Wednesday afternoon from 12pm-5pm).
    • It may be helpful to call ahead before stopping by in person.
  • You can also apply online for their waitlist.

Contact Info:

Universal City Apartments (Related Midwest) – Waitlist Accepting Applications

Location:

  • 9510 S. Constance, Chicago

General Details:

  • Universal City’s waitlist for their affordable units is currently accepting waitlist applications.
  • This property has 2- and 3-bedroom options for families, as well as some options for seniors.

Rent Details:

  • Their management staff indicated that the rents vary depending on the specific unit and are based off of AMI. They have 30%-60% AMI units.

How to Apply for the Waitlist:

  • Any community members interested in applying for the waitlist can pick up a waitlist application from their management office.
    • 9510 S. Constance, Chicago
    • It may be helpful to call ahead before stopping by in person to confirm that management staff is on site.

Contact:

  • General Contact: (773) 375-5529

Single Person Listings

Mercy Housing Miriam Apartments – Waitlist Accepting Pre-applications:

Waitlist Opening Date:

  • The Miriam Apartments (managed by Mercy Housing) will be accepting pre-applications for their waitlist from 10/14/25– 02/01/26 (October 14th-February 1st).

General Details:

  • The Miriam Apartments has studio options for single women.
  • This property has support services on-site, with case managers typically on-site at least 4 days a week.
  • The Miriam Apartments are located in the Uptown neighborhood, at 4707 N. Malden, Chicago, IL 60640.

Rent Details & Income Eligibility:

  • The rents at this property are subsidized; residents pay 30% of their income towards the rent.
  • There is no minimum income requirement for this specific property; they are able to accommodate households with zero income.
  • Maximum income limits apply.

How to Apply:

  • Community members who are interested in filling out a pre-application for the Miriam Apartments waitlist can stop by the building’s management office to pick up a copy of the pre-application.
  • Location: 4707 N. Malden, Chicago, IL 60640
  • Monday-Thursday, 8am-4pm
  • Fridays: 8am-1pm

Contact Info:

Autumn Ridge Apartments

Location:

  • 326 President Street, Carol Stream, IL
  • West Suburb

General Details:

  • The waitlist for the Autumn Ridge Apartments (managed by Full Circle Communities) is currently accepting waitlist applications.
  • This property has 1- and 2-bedroom options and has a mix of subsidized units & affordable tax credit units.

Rent Details:

  • This property has a mix of tax credit and subsidized units.
  • For the subsidized units, tenants pay 30% of their income towards the rent.
  • They are also able to accommodate very low-income households (including zero income households) for their subsidized units.

How to Apply for the Waitlist:

  • All interested households can apply for the waitlist online on the properties’ website (they are not currently accepting any paper applications).
  • There is one general waitlist (you wouldn’t need to apply to a separate waitlist for the subsidized options, or the tax credit options, it’s all one waitlist & then they would filter households based on income eligibility for either opportunity).
  • Link to Autumn Ridge website where you can apply for the waitlist: § https://www.rentautumnridge.org/

Contact Info:

Lakewood Village Apartments

Location:

  • 125 Glen Street, Grayslake, IL 60030
  • Northwest Suburb

General Details:

  • The waitlist for Lakewood Village Apartments is currently accepting waitlist applications.
  • Lakewood Village has a range of 1, 2, and 3-bedroom options. The rents are subsidized at this property.

Rent Details & Income Eligibility:

  • The rents are subsidized; residents pay a percentage of their income towards the rent.
  • There is no minimum income requirement for this property; they are able to accommodate households with zero income.
  • Maximum income limits apply.

How to Apply for the Waitlist:

  • Community members can stop by their management office in person to pick up a waitlist application.
  • You can also call their management office & request that they mail you a copy of the waitlist application to fill out.

Contact Info:

  • Management Contact: (847) 223-6644 o Website Link: https://www.evergreenreg.com/communities/lakewood-village/

Peterson Plaza Apartments

Location:

  • 5696 N. Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago
  • Far Northside of Chicago (Andersonville/Edgewater area)

General Details:

  • The waitlist for the Peterson Plaza apartments is currently accepting waitlist applications.
  • This property has subsidized rents, and a range of 1-3 bedroom options.

Rent Details:

  • The rents for Peterson Plaza are subsidized; tenants pay 30% of their income towards the rent.
  • There is no minimum income requirement for this property; they are able to accommodate households with zero income.

How to Get on the Waitlist:

  • Community members who are interested in applying for the Peterson Plaza waitlist can stop by their management office in person to pick up a waitlist application during the following hours:
  • Mondays, Tuesday, or Thursdays, 10am-3pm
  • Address: 5969 N. Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago

Contact Info:

  • Management Contact: (773) 334-3332

Lawrence & Austin Apartments

Location:

  • 6017 W. Lawrence, Chicago, IL 60630
  • Jefferson Park neighborhood (Northwest Side)

General Details:

  • The waitlist for the Lawrence & Austin apartments (managed by Full Circle Communities) is currently open and accepting waitlist applications.
  • This property has a range of 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments.

Rent Details:

  • This building is a tax credit building, with flat affordable rent rates for 30% AMI, 50% AMI, and 80% AMI.
  • The rent amount ranges based on the specific tax credit attached to the unit.
  • Income limits also vary based on the specific tax credit attached to the unit.

How to Apply for the Waitlist:

  • Community members who are interested in getting on the waitlist can apply for the waitlist online at the properties’ website: https://www.rentlaa.org/

Contact Info:

Crestview Village Apartments (P.O.A.H)

Location:

  • 200 Crest Lane Drive, Kankakee, IL
  • South suburb

General Details:

  • The waitlist for Crestview Village Apartments (managed by P.O.A.H) is open and accepting waitlist applications.
  • Crestview Village has a range of 1, 2, and 3-bedroom units.

Rent Details & Income Eligibility Requirements:

  • The rents at this property are subsidized, and residents pay 30% of their household income towards the rent.
  • There is no minimum income requirement for this property; they are able to accommodate households with zero income.
  • Maximum income limits apply.

How to Apply for the Waitlist:

  • There is a button on the home page in the right corner that says “Login”, and you would select the “Applicant” tab from the drop-down menu. This will take you to a page that says Login —- you would select the “Click here to register” tab that is below the “forgot password?” tab (not the “Register Now” tab that’s on the side), and once you create an account you can start the waitlist application process for this property.

Contact Info:

Austin Renaissance Apartments (P.O.A.H)

Location:

  • 5401 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL 60644
  • West Side (Austin neighborhood)

General Details:

  • The waitlist for the Austin Renaissance Apartments (managed by P.O.A.H) is open and accepting waitlist applications.
  • This property has a range of studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedrooms.

Rent Details & Income Eligibility:

  • The rents for this property are subsidized; residents pay 30% of their household income towards their rent.
  • There is no minimum income requirement for this property; they are able to accommodate households with zero income.
  • Maximum income limits apply based on household size.

How to Apply for the Waitlist:

  • Community members who are interested in applying for the waitlist can go to the property’s website to apply for the waitlist online (they will have to create a login first, the login tab is on the top right side of the home page & they would select “applicant” from the drop down): § https://www.austinrenaissancechicago.com/

Contact Info:

Uptown Preservation Apartments (P.O.A.H)

Location:

  • Multiple buildings in the Uptown neighborhood (North Side/Far North Side)

General Details:

  • The waitlist for the Uptown Preservation Apartments (managed by P.O.A.H) is currently accepting waitlist applications. This housing option includes a range of studios – 3 –bedroom apartments.
  • The Uptown Preservation apartments have a mix of affordable tax credit units (some for 30% AMI, 50% AMI, and 80% AMI), and they also have a few subsidized options as well.

Rent Details:

  • This building is a tax credit building, with flat affordable rent rates for 30% AMI, 50% AMI, and 80% AMI.
  • The rent amount ranges based on the specific tax credit attached to the unit.
  • Income limits also vary based on the specific tax credit attached to the unit.

How to Apply for the Waitlist:

  • Community members who are interested in getting on the waitlist for this property can apply for the waitlist online: § https://www.uptownpreservation.com/

Contact Info:

Buena Vista Apartments & Town Homes (Evergreen Real Estate)

Location:

  • 1285 Fleetwood Drive, Elgin, IL 60123
  • Northwest Suburb

General Details:

  • The waitlist for Buena Vista Apartments & Town Homes is currently accepting waitlist applications.
  • This property has a range of 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom units.

Rent Details:

  • The rents for this property are subsidized; residents pay 30% of their household income towards the rent.

How to Apply for the Waitlist:

  • Community members who are interested in applying for their waitlist can stop by their management office to pick up a waitlist application, or they can call their management office to request that they mail them a copy of the waitlist application to fill out.
  • The management office recently moved; it’s now located at 1319 Fleetwood Drive, Elgin.

Contact Info:

Buena Vista Apartments & Town Homes (Evergreen Real Estate)

Location:

  • 1285 Fleetwood Drive, Elgin, IL 60123
  • Northwest Suburb

General Details:

  • The waitlist for Buena Vista Apartments & Town Homes is currently accepting waitlist applications.
  • This property has a range of 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom units.

Rent Details:

  • The rents for this property are subsidized; residents pay 30% of their household income towards the rent.

How to Apply for the Waitlist:

  • Community members who are interested in applying for their waitlist can stop by their management office to pick up a waitlist application, or they can call their management office to request that they mail them a copy of the waitlist application to fill out.
  • The management office recently moved; it’s now located at 1319 Fleetwood Drive, Elgin.

Contact Info:

Liberty Lake Apartments (Full Circle Communities)

Location:

  • 201 S. Buesching Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047
  • Northwest Suburbs

General Details:

  • The waitlist for the Liberty Lake Apartments (managed by Full Circle Communities) is accepting waitlist applications.
  • This property has a range of 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments.

Rent Details & Income Eligibility:

  • The rents at this property are subsidized; residents pay a percentage of their household income towards the rent.
  • There is no minimum income requirement for this property; they are able to accommodate households with zero income.
  • Maximum income limits apply based on household size (household income can’t exceed 50% AMI).

How to Apply for the Waitlist:

  • Community members who are interested in applying for the waitlist can apply online at the property’s website: https://www.rentll.org/

Contact:

  • Building Contact: (847) 438-6111

Lake Grove Village Apartments

Location:

  • 3555 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago
  • Kenwood/Oakland/Bronzeville area

General Details:

  • The waitlist for the Lake Grove Village Apartments is accepting waitlist applications.
  • This property has a range of 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments.

Rent Details:

  • This property has a mix of tax credit units as well as subsidized units.
  • For the subsidized units, residents pay 30% of their income towards the rent.
  • This property does not have a minimum income requirement for their subsidized options (though the tax credit units would require income), they are able to accommodate households with zero income for their subsidized units.

How to Get on the Waitlist:

  • Community members who are interested in applying for the waitlist can stop by their management office in person to pick up a waitlist application.
  • Address: 3555 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago
  • Community members can stop by in person for the waitlist application between the hours of 9am-4pm (it may still be helpful to call ahead before stopping by).

Contact Info:

  • Building Management: (773) 548-2700 o Website Link: https://lakegrovevillage.com/

820 Belle Plaine Apartments

Location:

o 820 W. Belle Plaine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60613

o Uptown/Buena Park area

General Details:

  • The waitlist for 820 Belle Plaine Apartment’s subsidized options is currently accepting waitlist applications.
  • The subsidized units at this property are studio units.
  • Maximum occupancy for these units is 2 people.

Rent Details:

  • This property has subsidized rents; residents pay 30% of their income towards the rent.
  • There is no minimum income requirement for their subsidized units; they are able to accommodate households with zero income for their subsidized units.

How to Apply for the Waitlist:

  • Community members who are interested in applying for the waitlist would need to stop by their management office in person to fill out a waitlist application.
  • Address: 820 W. Belle Plaine Avenue, Chicago
  • The hours for filling out a waitlist application are Tuesdays from 2pm-4pm, you would need to stop by during this time frame.
  • You would need to bring an ID and a Social Security Card with you when you go to fill out your waitlist application.
  • You have to fill out the waitlist application in their office, they don’t allow people to pick up a copy & bring it back.

Contact Info:

  • Building Management: (773) 549-2621

Southeast Englewood Apartments – Waitlist Remains Open

Location:

  • 7405 S. Vincennes Avenue, Chicago, IL 60621

General Details:

  • The waitlist for the Southeast Englewood Apartments typically remains open on an ongoing basis.
  • This property has a mix of 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom apartments.

Rent Details & Income Eligibility:

  • The rents at this property are subsidized; residents pay 30% of their household income towards the rent. Residents are also responsible for paying utilities.
  • This property requires that applicants have income that is above zero (there is no specific minimum income requirement, they just require that households have at least some form of income that is above zero).

How to Get on the Waitlist:

  • The first step in getting connected to housing opportunities with the Southeast Englewood Apartments is for a community member to call their management office and set up a time to complete an intake with their team.
  • Once a community member has completed an intake with their team, the intake will be forwarded to their department that manages the waitlist/connects with households when an availability comes up.
  • Once an apartment becomes available, the household that is next in line on the waitlist & matches the occupancy limits of the availability would be contacted so that they can start the application process for the availability.

Contact Info:

  • Building Management: (773) 994-5000

Northwest Towers Apartments

Location:

  • 1170 W. Erie Street, Chicago, IL
  • West Town area (near west side)

General Details:

  • The waitlist for the Northwest Towers apartments is accepting waitlist applications currently.
  • This property has a range of 1, 2, and 3-bedroom options.

Rent Details:

  • This property has subsidized units; residents pay 30% of their income towards the rent.
  • There is no minimum income requirement for their subsidized units; they are able to accommodate households with zero income.

How to Apply for the Waitlist:

  • Community members who are interested in applying for the waitlist would need to stop by in person to pick up a waitlist application from their management office.
  • Address: 1170 W. Erie Street, Chicago, IL
  • Community members can stop by Monday-Friday, between 9am-5pm (it might be helpful to call ahead).

Contact:

  • Building Contact: (312) 633-9057

Northpoint Apartments

Location:

o 7717 N. Paulina, Chicago, IL 60626

o Rogers Park neighborhood (Far North Side)

General Details:

  • The waitlist for Northpoint Apartments is currently accepting waitlist applications.
  • This property has a mix of 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments.

Rent Details & Income Eligibility:

  • The rents at this property are subsidized; residents pay 30% of their household income towards the rent.
  • There is no minimum income requirement at this property; they are able to accommodate households with zero income.

How to Apply for the Waitlist:

  • Community members who are interested in applying for the waitlist for this property can stop by the management office to pick up a copy of the waitlist application to fill out.
  • Address: 7717 N. Paulina, Chicago, IL
  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, anytime between 9am-4pm.
  • It may be helpful to call ahead before stopping by their management office to make sure that their staff isn’t busy.

Contact Info:

  • Building Management: (773) 764-6707

Thresholds Rowan Trees Apt – Applicants Needed

General Details:

  • Located in Englewood
  • Documented (Mental Illness) Disability
  • Low-income applicants
  • Chronic Homelessness requirement: Must be active in HMIS
  • 45 unit apartment building
  • Small Studios and a few 1 bedrooms
  • Fully furnished units
  • 24 hour front desk clerk
  • Smoke free building
  • All units are CHA subsidized and tenants pay approximately 30% of their income for rent
  • Thresholds Supportive Services provided on-site

How to Apply: 

The Resurrection Project – Affordable Housing Waitlist Accepting Applications

General Details:

  • The Resurrection Project is currently accepting waitlist applications for their affordable apartments. 
  • TRP’s affordable units are set at affordable rent rates based off of AMI, many of their affordable options are set at affordable rates for households at 30% AMI and under. 
  • TRP’s has a variety of affordable housing options that range from studio units up to 4 bedroom units. 

How to Apply: 

  • Community members who are interested in applying for the waitlist can fill out a waitlist application on The Resurrection Project’s website. 

Contact Info: 

  • Main Office: (312) 666-1323
  • Website: https://resurrectionproject.org/trpapartments/
  • Interested community members who may have additional questions around this waitlist opportunity can reach out to TRP’s main office contact with any additional questions. 

O’Keefe Apartments – Waitlist Accepting Applications

Location:

  • 2059 E. 70th Street, Chicago (South Shore neighborhood)

General Details:

  • The O’Keefe Apartments (managed by Realty & Mortgage Co.) are currently accepting waitlist applications for their subsidized 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom units.

Rent Details:

  • The rents at this property are subsidized, with households paying about 40% of their monthly income towards their rent.
  • This property is able to accommodate households with very low income. Maximum income limits apply.
  • This property is able to accommodate households with zero income.

How to Apply for the Waitlist:

  • Community members who are interested in getting on the waitlist can stop by their office to pick up a waitlist application, or folks can call them and request that a copy of the waitlist application be emailed to you.
  • Their office address is 2059 E. 70th Street.

Contact:

  • Management Contact: (773) 241-5146

5T Management Englewood Gardens Apartments – Waitlist Accepting Applications

Location:

  • 647 E. 75th Street, Chicago, IL 60619

General Details:

  • The Englewood Gardens Apartments (managed by 5T management) is currently accepting waitlist applications.
  • This property has options for families as well as single person households, with a range of 1-bedroom units – 5-bedroom units.

Rent Details:

  • Rents for the Englewood Garden Apartments are subsidized, and residents pay a percentage of their income towards rent.

How to Apply for the Waitlist:

  • Interested households can apply for the waitlist online. Each of 5T’s affordable properties maintains its own waitlist, and you can apply for multiple waitlists if you are interested in multiple properties.
  • o Once an availability comes up that a household on the waitlist is next in line for, their property management team will reach out to the household (and this is when they would collect copies of ID’s, social security cards, birth certificates, income documentation, etc.).
  • o The property manager for this property indicated that the waitlist for Englewood Gardens apartments will give priority to households in emergency situations. For example, if a household was currently homeless, experiencing DV, or going through some other emergency situation, they would be moved towards the top of the waitlist.

Contact Info:

  • 5T Management General Contact: (773) 952-8004

5T Management Ada/Throop Apartments – Waitlist Accepting Applications

Location:

  • 6849-6859 S. Ada, Chicago, IL 60636
  • 6848-6858 S. Throop, Chicago, IL 60636

General Details:

  • The Ada/Throop Apartments (managed by 5T Management) is currently accepting waitlist applications.
  • This property has options for families as well as single person households, with a range of 1-bedroom units – 3-bedroom units.

Rent Details:

  • Rents for the Ada/Throop Apartments are subsidized, and residents pay a percentage of their income towards rent.

How to Apply for the Waitlist:

  • Interested households can apply for the waitlist online. Each of 5T’s affordable properties maintains its own waitlist, and you can apply for multiple waitlists if you are interested in multiple properties.
  • Once an availability comes up that a household on the waitlist is next in line for, their property management team will reach out to the household (and this is when they would collect copies of ID’s, social security cards, birth certificates, income documentation, etc.).
  • The property manager for this property indicated that the waitlist for Ada/Throop Apartments will give priority to households in emergency situations. For example, if a household was currently homeless, experiencing DV, or going through some other emergency situation, they would be moved towards the top of the waitlist.

Contact Info:

  • 5T Management General Contact: (773) 952-8004

New Vistas Apartments (Evergreen Real Estate) – Waitlist Accepting Applications

Location:

  • 6850 S. Crandon Avenue, Chicago, 60649

General Details:

  • The waitlist for the New Vistas Apartments (managed by Evergreen Real Estate) is currently accepting waitlist applications.
  • New Vistas has a range of studios – 3-bedroom apartments.
    • This info was last confirmed by All Chicago’s System Navigation Team on 8/18/25

Rent Details:

  • The rents for this property are subsidized, with residents paying 30% of their household income towards the rent.
  • This property is able to accommodate households with zero income. Maximum income limits apply.

How to Apply for the Waitlist:

  • Community members who are interested in getting on the waitlist can come into the management office to pick up a waitlist application. The management office is open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays (they are closed to the public on Wednesdays & weekends).
    • 6850 S. Crandon Ave., Chicago
    • It may be helpful to call ahead before stopping by.

Contact Info:

Evergreen Terrace Apartments (Evergreen Real Estate) – Waitlist Accepting Applications

Location:

  • 425 Evergreen Avenue, Chicago, 60610 (Old Town Neighborhood)

General Details:

  • The waitlist for the Evergreen Terrace apartments (managed by Evergreen Real Estate) is currently accepting applications.
  • This property has 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-bedroom options, and the units are subsidized.

Rent Details & Income Eligibility:

  • The rents at this property are subsidized, with residents paying 30% of their income towards the rent.
  • There is no minimum income requirement, this property is able to accommodate households with zero income.
  • Maximum income limits apply.

How to Apply for the Waitlist:

  • Interested households can pick up a waitlist application from their office during business hours, or you can call and request that they mail you a waitlist application to fill out.
  • Their management office is located at 425 Evergreen Avenue, and they are open Monday – Friday (Wednesdays are by appointment only)

Contact:

UpHoldings 65th Street Apartments – Waitlist Accepting Application

Location:

  • Multiple multi-family buildings in the Woodlawn neighborhood of Chicago.

General Details:

  • The waitlist for 65th Street Apartments (managed by UpHoldings) is currently accepting applications. Residents pay 30% of their income towards rent.
  • This property is able to accommodate households with zero income (maximum income limits do apply).
  • Range of studios – 4 bedroom options.

Contact Info:

  • Building management: (773) 570-6467
  • Interested applicants can pick up a waitlist from their office at 6134 S. Kimbark, Chicago, IL.
  • Office hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays (applications can be picked up on site between 10am-3pm). It may be helpful to call beforehand when picking up an application to confirm that their management staff are on site.
  • You can also call their office to request that a copy of the waitlist is either emailed or mailed to you.
  • Website: https://www.upholdings.net/65th

UpHoldings’ Woodlawn Six Apartments

Location:

  • Multiple multi-family buildings in the Woodlawn neighborhood of Chicago.

General Details:

  • The waitlist for the Woodlawn Six apartments (managed by UpHoldings) is currently accepting applications.
  • Rents are subsidized, with residents paying 30% of their income towards rent.
  • This property is able to accommodate households with zero income (maximum income limits do apply).
  • Range of studios – 5-bedroom options at this location.

Contact:

  • Building management: (773) 570-6467
  • Interested applicants can pick up a waitlist from their office at 6134 S. Kimbark, Chicago, IL.
  • Office hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays (applications can be picked up on site between 10am-3pm). It may be helpful to call beforehand when picking up an application to confirm that their management staff are on site.
  • You can also call their office to request that a copy of the waitlist is either emailed or mailed to you. o Website: https://www.upholdings.net/woodlawn

South Shore Apartments 6900 Crandon (Evergreen Real Estate) – Waitlist Accepting Applications

Location:

  • South Shore area in Chicago (multiple addresses)

General Details:

  • Evergreen’s waitlist for their South Shore apartments family buildings is currently accepting applications.
  • Their South Shore family buildings have a range of one bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom options.

Rent Details:

  • Rents are subsidized, with households paying 30% of their income towards their rent.
  • This property is able to work with zero income households. Maximum income limits apply.

How to Apply:

  • Interested households can contact their office to request that a waitlist application be shared with them.

Contact:

Southland Village Apartments – Waitlist Accepting Applications

Location:

  • 6253 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago

General Details:

  • The Southland Village apartments are currently accepting waitlist applications.
  • This property has a range of 1 bedroom – 3-bedroom options.

Rent Details:

  • The rents for this property are subsidized, with households paying 30% of their income towards their rent.
  • This property is able to work with households with zero income. Maximum income limits apply.

How to Apply for the Waitlist:

  • Interested community members can stop by their office to pick up a waitlist application. It may be helpful to call ahead of time before stopping by in person.
    • 6253 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago

Contact:

  • General Contact: (773) 455-1130

Mattie Butler Apartments (P.O.A.H) – Waitlist Accepting Applications

Location:

  • 6146 S. Kenwood Avenue, Chicago (Hyde Park/Woodlawn area)

General Details:

  • P.O.A.H’s waitlist for their Mattie Butler apartments is accepting waitlist applications.
  • This building has studios, one bedroom, and three-bedroom options
  • This building has a mix of housing options: subsidized units, affordable tax credit units, and market rate units.

Rent Details:

  • For the subsidized units, tenants pay 30% of their income towards the rent.
  • For the subsidized units, they can accommodate zero income households (tenants are responsible for some utilities though, and they would ask for some form of documentation that households with zero income have a plan for covering utilities).
  • The tax credit units are set affordable rates for households at 30% AMI and under.

Income Eligibility:

  • For the subsidized units, there is no minimum income requirement (zero income households can be accommodated). Maximum income limits apply.
  • For the tax credit units, the maximum income threshold is 30% AMI.

Waitlist Details:

  • This property operates off of one single waitlist (you wouldn’t have to get on separate waitlists for the tax credit units or subsidized units; it’s just one waitlist).
  • The waitlist for this property accepts applications on an ongoing basis, there is no set closing date at this time.
  • Anyone interested in getting on the waitlist can come into their office building and pick up a waitlist application.

Contact Info:

South Shore on the Park Apartments – Waitlist Accepting Applications

Location:

  • 6718 S. East End, Chicago, IL 60649

General Details:

  • The waitlist for South Shore on the Park apartments is currently accepting waitlist applications.
  • South Shore on the Park has 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom options.

Rent Details:

  • The rents for their affordable units at this property are subsidized, with residents paying 30% of their household income towards the rent.
  • This property is able to accommodate households who have very minimal or zero income. Maximum income limits apply.

How to Apply for the Waitlist:

  • Community members who are interested in applying for the waitlist can stop by their management office to pick up a copy of the waitlist application to fill out. It may be helpful to call ahead before stopping by in person.
  • The address for their management office is 6718 S. East End, Chicago.

Contact:

Sheridan-Gunnison Apartments – Waitlist Accepting Applications

Location:

  • 4827 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60640

General Details:

  • The waitlist for the Sheridan-Gunnison Apartments is currently accepting waitlist applications.
  • This property has a range of studio – 3-bedroom apartments, and they offer a mix of subsidized options as well as market rate options.

Rent Details:

  • For their subsidized units, residents pay 30% of their household income towards the rent. If a household has dependents, there may be deductions in the rent percentage.

How to Apply for the Waitlist:

  • Community members who are interested in applying for the waitlist can call their management office to request a waitlist application be shared with them, or you can stop by in person to pick up a copy of the waitlist application (it is a paper application, no online option).
  • Once a household has applied for the waitlist, the management will run their credit & background to pre-qualify the household for the waitlist. The applicant will receive communication if they are pre-qualified for the waitlist, or if they have been removed from the waitlist due to not pre-qualifying.\
  • Every 6 months that a household is on the waitlist, they need to check in with the management team to confirm that their waitlist info is current (and if any changes in income, contact info, etc. occur applicants should reach out to let the property management team know).

Contact:

  • Management Office: (773) 878-9593
  • https://sheridangunnison.com/

Family Listings

Autumn Ridge Apartments

Location:

  • 326 President Street, Carol Stream, IL
  • West Suburb

General Details:

  • The waitlist for the Autumn Ridge Apartments (managed by Full Circle Communities) is currently accepting waitlist applications.
  • This property has 1- and 2-bedroom options and has a mix of subsidized units & affordable tax credit units.

Rent Details:

  • This property has a mix of tax credit and subsidized units.
  • For the subsidized units, tenants pay 30% of their income towards the rent.
  • They are also able to accommodate very low-income households (including zero income households) for their subsidized units.

How to Apply for the Waitlist:

  • All interested households can apply for the waitlist online on the properties’ website (they are not currently accepting any paper applications).
  • There is one general waitlist (you wouldn’t need to apply to a separate waitlist for the subsidized options, or the tax credit options, it’s all one waitlist & then they would filter households based on income eligibility for either opportunity).
  • Link to Autumn Ridge website where you can apply for the waitlist: https://www.rentautumnridge.org/

Contact Info:

Lakewood Village Apartments

Location:

  • 125 Glen Street, Grayslake, IL 60030
  • Northwest Suburb

General Details:

  • The waitlist for Lakewood Village Apartments is currently accepting waitlist applications.
  • Lakewood Village has a range of 1, 2, and 3-bedroom options. The rents are subsidized at this property.

Rent Details & Income Eligibility:

  • The rents are subsidized; residents pay a percentage of their income towards the rent.
  • There is no minimum income requirement for this property; they are able to accommodate households with zero income.
  • Maximum income limits apply.

How to Apply for the Waitlist:

  • Community members can stop by their management office in person to pick up a waitlist application.
  • You can also call their management office & request that they mail you a copy of the waitlist application to fill out.

Contact Info:

Peterson Plaza Apartments

Location:

  • 5696 N. Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago
  • Far Northside of Chicago (Andersonville/Edgewater area)

General Details:

  • The waitlist for the Peterson Plaza apartments is currently accepting waitlist applications.
  • This property has subsidized rents, and a range of 1-3 bedroom options.

Rent Details:

  • The rents for Peterson Plaza are subsidized; tenants pay 30% of their income towards the rent.
  • There is no minimum income requirement for this property; they are able to accommodate households with zero income.

How to Get on the Waitlist:

  • Community members who are interested in applying for the Peterson Plaza waitlist can stop by their management office in person to pick up a waitlist application during the following hours:
  • Mondays, Tuesday, or Thursdays, 10am-3pm
  • Address: 5969 N. Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago

Contact Info:

  • Management Contact: (773) 334-3332

Lawrence & Austin Apartments (Full Circle Communities)

Location:

  • 6017 W. Lawrence, Chicago, IL 60630
  • Jefferson Park neighborhood (Northwest Side)

General Details:

  • The waitlist for the Lawrence & Austin apartments (managed by Full Circle Communities) is currently open and accepting waitlist applications.
  • This property has a range of 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments.

Rent Details:

  • This building is a tax credit building, with flat affordable rent rates for 30% AMI, 50% AMI, and 80% AMI.
  • The rent amount ranges based on the specific tax credit attached to the unit.
  • Income limits also vary based on the specific tax credit attached to the unit.

How to Apply for the Waitlist:

  • Community members who are interested in getting on the waitlist can apply for the waitlist online at the properties’ website: https://www.rentlaa.org/

Contact Info:

Crestview Village Apartments (P.O.A.H)

Location:

  • 200 Crest Lane Drive, Kankakee, IL
  • South suburb

General Details:

  • The waitlist for Crestview Village Apartments (managed by P.O.A.H) is open and accepting waitlist applications.
  • Crestview Village has a range of 1, 2, and 3-bedroom units.

Rent Details & Income Eligibility Requirements:

  • The rents at this property are subsidized, and residents pay 30% of their household income towards the rent.
  • There is no minimum income requirement for this property; they are able to accommodate households with zero income.
  • Maximum income limits apply.

How to Apply for the Waitlist:

  • There is a button on the home page in the right corner that says “Login”, and you would select the “Applicant” tab from the drop-down menu. This will take you to a page that says Login —- you would select the “Click here to register” tab that is below the “forgot password?” tab (not the “Register Now” tab that’s on the side), and once you create an account you can start the waitlist application process for this property.

Contact Info:

Austin Renaissance Apartments (P.O.A.H)

Location:

  • 5401 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL 60644
  • West Side (Austin neighborhood)

General Details:

  • The waitlist for the Austin Renaissance Apartments (managed by P.O.A.H) is open and accepting waitlist applications.
  • This property has a range of studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedrooms.

Rent Details & Income Eligibility:

  • The rents for this property are subsidized; residents pay 30% of their household income towards their rent.
  • There is no minimum income requirement for this property; they are able to accommodate households with zero income.
  • Maximum income limits apply based on household size.

How to Apply for the Waitlist:

  • Community members who are interested in applying for the waitlist can go to the property’s website to apply for the waitlist online (they will have to create a login first, the login tab is on the top right side of the home page & they would select “applicant” from the drop down): https://www.austinrenaissancechicago.com/

Contact Info:

Uptown Preservation Apartments (P.O.A.H)

Location:

  • Multiple buildings in the Uptown neighborhood (North Side/Far North Side)

General Details:

  • The waitlist for the Uptown Preservation Apartments (managed by P.O.A.H) is currently accepting waitlist applications. This housing option includes a range of studios – 3 –bedroom apartments.
  • The Uptown Preservation apartments have a mix of affordable tax credit units (some for 30% AMI, 50% AMI, and 80% AMI), and they also have a few subsidized options as well.

Rent Details:

  • This building is a tax credit building, with flat affordable rent rates for 30% AMI, 50% AMI, and 80% AMI.
  • The rent amount ranges based on the specific tax credit attached to the unit.
  • Income limits also vary based on the specific tax credit attached to the unit.

How to Apply for the Waitlist:

Contact Info:

  • (773) 334-5003

Buena Vista Apartments & Town Homes (Evergreen Real Estate)

Location:

  • 1285 Fleetwood Drive, Elgin, IL 60123
  • Northwest Suburb

General Details:

  • The waitlist for Buena Vista Apartments & Town Homes is currently accepting waitlist applications.
  • This property has a range of 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom units.

Rent Details:

  • The rents for this property are subsidized; residents pay 30% of their household income towards the rent.

How to Apply for the Waitlist:

  • Community members who are interested in applying for their waitlist can stop by their management office to pick up a waitlist application, or they can call their management office to request that they mail them a copy of the waitlist application to fill out.
  • The management office recently moved; it’s now located at 1319 Fleetwood Drive, Elgin.

Contact Info:

Liberty Lake Apartments (Full Circle Communities)

Location:

  • 201 S. Buesching Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047
  • Northwest Suburbs

General Details:

  • The waitlist for the Liberty Lake Apartments (managed by Full Circle Communities) is accepting waitlist applications.
  • This property has a range of 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments.

Rent Details & Income Eligibility:

  • The rents at this property are subsidized; residents pay a percentage of their household income towards the rent.
  • There is no minimum income requirement for this property; they are able to accommodate households with zero income.
  • Maximum income limits apply based on household size (household income can’t exceed 50% AMI).

How to Apply for the Waitlist:

  • Community members who are interested in applying for the waitlist can apply online at the property’s website: https://www.rentll.org/

Contact:

  • Building Contact: (847) 438-6111

Lake Grove Village Apartments

Location:

  • 3555 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago
  • Kenwood/Oakland/Bronzeville area

General Details:

  • The waitlist for the Lake Grove Village Apartments is accepting waitlist applications.
  • This property has a range of 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments.

Rent Details:

  • This property has a mix of tax credit units as well as subsidized units.
  • For the subsidized units, residents pay 30% of their income towards the rent.
  • This property does not have a minimum income requirement for their subsidized options (though the tax credit units would require income), they are able to accommodate households with zero income for their subsidized units.

How to Get on the Waitlist:

  • Community members who are interested in applying for the waitlist can stop by their management office in person to pick up a waitlist application.
  • Address: 3555 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago
  • Community members can stop by in person for the waitlist application between the hours of 9am-4pm (it may still be helpful to call ahead before stopping by).

Contact Info:

Southeast Englewood Apartments

Location:

  • 7405 S. Vincennes Avenue, Chicago, IL 60621

General Details:

  • The waitlist for the Southeast Englewood Apartments typically remains open on an ongoing basis.
  • This property has a mix of 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom apartments.

Rent Details & Income Eligibility:

  • The rents at this property are subsidized; residents pay 30% of their household income towards the rent. Residents are also responsible for paying utilities.
  • This property requires that applicants have income that is above zero (there is no specific minimum income requirement, they just require that households have at least some form of income that is above zero).

How to Get on the Waitlist:

  • The first step in getting connected to housing opportunities with the Southeast Englewood Apartments is for a community member to call their management office and set up a time to complete an intake with their team.
  • Once a community member has completed an intake with their team, the intake will be forwarded to their department that manages the waitlist/connects with households when an availability comes up.
  • Once an apartment becomes available, the household that is next in line on the waitlist & matches the occupancy limits of the availability would be contacted so that they can start the application process for the availability.

Contact Info:

  • Building Management: (773) 994-5000

Northwest Towers Apartments

Location:

  • 1170 W. Erie Street, Chicago, IL
  • West Town area (near west side)

General Details:

  • The waitlist for the Northwest Towers apartments is accepting waitlist applications currently.
  • This property has a range of 1, 2, and 3-bedroom options.

Rent Details:

  • This property has subsidized units; residents pay 30% of their income towards the rent.
  • There is no minimum income requirement for their subsidized units; they are able to accommodate households with zero income.

How to Apply for the Waitlist:

  • Community members who are interested in applying for the waitlist would need to stop by in person to pick up a waitlist application from their management office.
  • Address: 1170 W. Erie Street, Chicago, IL
  • Community members can stop by Monday-Friday, between 9am-5pm (it might be helpful to call ahead).

Contact:

  • Building Contact: (312) 633-9057

Northpoint Apartments

Location:

  • 7717 N. Paulina, Chicago, IL 60626
  • Rogers Park neighborhood (Far North Side)

General Details:

  • The waitlist for Northpoint Apartments is currently accepting waitlist applications.
  • This property has a mix of 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments.

Rent Details & Income Eligibility:

  • The rents at this property are subsidized; residents pay 30% of their household income towards the rent.
  • There is no minimum income requirement at this property; they are able to accommodate households with zero income.

How to Apply for the Waitlist:

  • Community members who are interested in applying for the waitlist for this property can stop by the management office to pick up a copy of the waitlist application to fill out.
  • Address: 7717 N. Paulina, Chicago, IL
  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, anytime between 9am-4pm.
  • It may be helpful to call ahead before stopping by their management office to make sure that their staff isn’t busy.

Contact Info:

  • Building Management: (773) 764-6707

Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation – West Town Housing Preservation Waitlist Opening

Waitlist Opening Date:

  • The 2-bedroom waitlist for Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation’s West Town Housing Preservation will open on Monday, October 27th, at 9am.
  • The waitlist will only remain open for a limited time.

Rent Details:

  • This property is a project-based section 8 property, where tenants pay a percentage of their income towards the rent.

Income Limits:

  • Maximum Income Limits Apply:
  • 2-person household: $53,820 max income limit.
  • 3-person household: $60,450 max income limit.
  • 4-person household: $67,260 max income limit.

Location:

  • This development consists of multiple buildings located in the Humboldt Park & West Town areas.

How to Apply:

Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation – Nuestro Pueblo Waitlist Opening

Waitlist Opening Date:

  • The 3- and 4-bedroom waitlist for the Nuestro Pueblo apartments will open on Monday, October 20th, at 9am.
  • The waitlist will only remain open for a limited time.

Rent Details:

  • 3 Bedroom Rent: $1,361
  • 4 Bedroom Rent: $1,519

Income Limits:

  • The minimum income requirement for the 3-bedroom units is $34,647.
  • The minimum income requirement for the 4-bedroom units is $38,430
  • Maximum income limits apply based on household size:
  • 3-person household: $54,000 max income
  • 4-person household: $59,950 max income
  • 5-person household: $64,750 max income
  • 6-person household: $69,550 max income
  • 7-person household: $74,350 max income
  • 8-person household: $79,150 max income

Location:

  • This development consists of multiple buildings throughout West Town, Humboldt Park, and Logan Square areas.

How to Apply:

Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation – Boulevard Apartments Preservation Waitlist Opening

Waitlist Opening Date:

  • The 2- and 3-bedroom waitlist for mobility impaired units with The Boulevard Apartments Preservation will open on Monday, October 20th, at 9am.
  • The waitlist will only remain open for a limited time.

Rent Details:

  • 2 Bedroom Rents: $1,017-$1,167 range.
  • 3 Bedroom Rents: $1,123-$1,343 range.

Income Limits:

  • The minimum income requirement for the 2-bedroom units is a range of $30,510-$35,010.
  • The minimum income requirement for the 3-bedroom units is a range of $33,690-$40,290.
  • Maximum income limits apply based on household size:
  • 2-person household: $48,000-$57,600 max income range.
  • 3-person household: $54,000-$64,800 max income range.
  • 4-person household: $59,950-$71,940 max income range.
  • 5-person household: $64,750-$77,700 max income range.
  • 6-person household: $69,550-$83,460 max income range.

Location:

  • This development has multiple buildings located throughout the Humboldt Park & Logan Square neighborhoods.

How to Apply:

Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation – La Estancia Apartments Waitlist Opening

Waitlist Opening Date:

  • The 2-bedroom waitlist for La Estancia Apartments will open on Monday, October 27th, at 9am.
  • The waitlist will only remain open for a limited time.

Rent Details:

  • 2-Bedroom Rent: $997

Income Limits:

  • The minimum income required for their 2-bedroom units is $29,917.
  • Maximum income limits apply based on household size:
  • 2-person household: $48,000 max income limit
  • 3-person household: $54,000 max income limit
  • 4-person household: $59,950 max income limit

Location:

  • This development is located in the Humboldt Park neighborhood.

How to Apply:

  • Interested applicants can apply for the waitlist online once it opens on the 27th. It is encouraged to read the “Before Applying” section on their website for additional details.

Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation – Howard Apartments Waitlist Opening

Waitlist Opening Date:

  • The waitlist for studio units with Howard Apartments will open on Monday, October 27th, at 9am.
  • The waitlist will only be open for a limited time.

Rent Details:

  • Studio Unit Rent: $896

Income Limits:

  • The minimum income requirement for their studio units is $26,875.
  • Maximum income limits apply based on household size:
  • 1-person household: $42,000 max income
  • 2-person household: $45,000 max income

Location:

  • Wicker Park neighborhood.

How to Apply:

  • Interested applicants can apply for the waitlist online once it opens on the 27th. It is encouraged to read the “Before Applying” section on their website for additional details.

Nuestra Hogar Apartments (Bickerdike) – Waitlist Now Open

General Details:

  • The waitlist for 2 and 3 bedroom apartments with Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation’s Nuestro Hogar Apartments is now open for a very limited time.
  • 2 Bedroom Rents: $1,106 
  • 3 Bedroom Rents: $1,274 
  • Minimum household income for the 2 bedroom units is $33,172 
  • Minimum household income for the 3 bedroom units is $38,214 
  • Maximum income limits apply based on household size, and are listed on the property’s page on Bickerdike’s website. 

How to Apply: 

The Resurrection Project – Affordable Housing Waitlist Accepting Applications

General Details:

  • The Resurrection Project is currently accepting waitlist applications for their affordable apartments. 
  • TRP’s affordable units are set at affordable rent rates based off of AMI, many of their affordable options are set at affordable rates for households at 30% AMI and under. 
  • TRP’s has a variety of affordable housing options that range from studio units up to 4 bedroom units. 

How to Apply:

  • Community members who are interested in applying for the waitlist can fill out a waitlist application on The Resurrection Project’s website. 

Contact Information:

  • Main Office: (312) 666-1323
  • Website: https://resurrectionproject.org/trpapartments/
  • Interested community members who may have additional questions around this waitlist opportunity can reach out to TRP’s main office contact with any additional questions. 

O’Keefe Apartments – Waitlist Accepting Applications – Family Household

Location:

  • 2059 E. 70th Street, Chicago (South Shore neighborhood)

General Details:

  • The O’Keefe Apartments (managed by Realty & Mortgage Co.) are currently accepting waitlist applications for their subsidized 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom units

Rent Details:

  • The rents at this property are subsidized, with households paying about 40% of their monthly income towards their rent.
  • This property is able to accommodate households with very low income. Maximum income limits apply.
  • This property is able to accommodate households with zero income.

How to Apply for the Waitlist:

  • Community members who are interested in getting on the waitlist can stop by their office to pick up a waitlist application, or folks can call them and request that a copy of the waitlist application be emailed to you.
  • Their office address is 2059 E. 70th Street

Contact:

  • Management Contact: (773) 241-5146

5T Management Englewood Gardens Apartments – Waitlist Accepting Applications

Location:

  • 647 E. 75th Street, Chicago, IL 60619

General Details:

  • The Englewood Gardens Apartments (managed by 5T management) is currently accepting waitlist applications.
  • This property has options for families as well as single person households, with a range of 1-bedroom units – 5-bedroom units.

Rent Details:

  • Rents for the Englewood Garden Apartments are subsidized, and residents pay a percentage of their income towards rent.

How to Apply for the Waitlist:

  • Interested households can apply for the waitlist online. Each of 5T’s affordable properties maintains its own waitlist, and you can apply for multiple waitlists if you are interested in multiple properties
  • Once an availability comes up that a household on the waitlist is next in line for, their property management team will reach out to the household (and this is when they would collect copies of ID’s, social security cards, birth certificates, income documentation, etc.
  • The property manager for this property indicated that the waitlist for Englewood Gardens apartments will give priority to households in emergency situations. For example, if a household was currently homeless, experiencing DV, or going through some other emergency situation, they would be moved towards the top of the waitlist.

Contact Info:

  • 5T Management General Contact: (773) 952-8004

5T Management Ada/Throop Apartments – Waitlist Accepting Applications

Location:

  • 6849-6859 S. Ada, Chicago, IL 60636
  • 6848-6858 S. Throop, Chicago, IL 60636

General Details:

  • The Ada/Throop Apartments (managed by 5T Management) is currently accepting waitlist applications.
  • o This property has options for families as well as single person households, with a range of 1-bedroom units – 3-bedroom units.

Rent Details:

  • Rents for the Ada/Throop Apartments are subsidized, and residents pay a percentage of their income towards rent.

How to Apply for the Waitlist:

  • Interested households can apply for the waitlist online. Each of 5T’s affordable properties maintains its own waitlist, and you can apply for multiple waitlists if you are interested in multiple properties.
  • Once an availability comes up that a household on the waitlist is next in line for, their property management team will reach out to the household (and this is when they would collect copies of ID’s, social security cards, birth certificates, income documentation, etc.).
  • The property manager for this property indicated that the waitlist for Ada/Throop Apartments will give priority to households in emergency situations. For example, if a household was currently homeless, experiencing DV, or going through some other emergency situation, they would be moved towards the top of the waitlist.

Contact Info:

  • 5T Management General Contact: (773) 952-8004

Parkway Gardens (Related Midwest) – Waitlist Accepting Applications

Location:

  • 6415 S. Calumet Avenue, Chicago, 60637

General Details:

  • The waitlist for Parkway Gardens (managed by Related Midwest) is currently accepting waitlist applications.
  • Parkway Gardens has 2- and 3-bedroom subsidized options.

Rent Details:

  • The rents at this property are subsidized, with households paying 30% of their income towards rent.
  • Parkway Gardens is able to accommodate households with zero income. Maximum income limits apply.

How to Apply for the Waitlist:

  • Interested community members can apply for the waitlist on the property website, or you can stop by their management office to pick up a waitlist application.
    • Management Office Address: 6415 S. Calumet, Chicago

Contact Info:

New Vistas Apartments (Evergreen Real Estate) – Waitlist Accepting Applications

Location:

  • 6850 S. Crandon Avenue, Chicago, 60649

General Details:

  • The waitlist for the New Vistas Apartments (managed by Evergreen Real Estate) is currently accepting waitlist applications.
  • New Vistas has a range of studios – 3-bedroom apartments.

Rent Details:

  • The rents for this property are subsidized, with residents paying 30% of their household income towards the rent.
  • This property is able to accommodate households with zero income. Maximum income limits apply.

How to Apply for the Waitlist:

  • Community members who are interested in getting on the waitlist can come into the management office to pick up a waitlist application. The management office is open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays (they are closed to the public on Wednesdays & weekends).
    • 6850 S. Crandon Ave., Chicago
    • It may be helpful to call ahead before stopping by.

Contact Info:

Evergreen Terrace Apartments (Evergreen Real Estate) – Waitlist Accepting Applications

Location:

  • 425 Evergreen Avenue, Chicago, 60610 (Old Town Neighborhood)

General Details:

  • The waitlist for the Evergreen Terrace apartments (managed by Evergreen Real Estate) is currently accepting applications.
  • This property has 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-bedroom options, and the units are subsidized.

Rent Details & Income Eligibility:

  • The rents at this property are subsidized, with residents paying 30% of their income towards the rent.
  • There is no minimum income requirement, this property is able to accommodate households with zero income.
  • Maximum income limits apply.

How to Apply for the Waitlist:

  • Interested households can pick up a waitlist application from their office during business hours, or you can call and request that they mail you a waitlist application to fill out.
  • Their management office is located at 425 Evergreen Avenue, and they are open Monday – Friday (Wednesdays are by appointment only)

Contact:

  • (312) 787-5741

Website Link:

MLK Jr. Plaza Apartments (Evergreen Real Estate) – Waitlist Accepting Applications

Location:

  • 3220 Madison Street, Chicago, 60624

General Details:

  • The waitlist for Evergreen Real Estate’s MLK Jr. Plaza Apartments is currently accepting waitlist applications.
  • This property has a range of 2-, 3-, and 4-bedroom apartments.
  • All households must have kids to be eligible for this property (according to the staff the SN team spoke with).

Rent & Income Eligibility Details:

  • The rents at this property are subsidized, and households pay 30% of their income towards their rent.
  • This property is able to accommodate households with zero income.
  • Maximum income limits apply.

How to Apply for the Waitlist:

  • Interested households can pick up a waitlist application from their management office.

Contacts:

  • (773) 533-0138

UpHoldings 65th Street Apartments – Waitlist Accepting Application

Location:

  • Multiple multi-family buildings in the Woodlawn neighborhood of Chicago

General Details:

  • The waitlist for 65th Street Apartments (managed by UpHoldings) is currently accepting applications. Residents pay 30% of their income towards rent.
  • This property is able to accommodate households with zero income (maximum income limits do apply).
  • Range of studios – 4 bedroom options.

Contact Info:

  • Building management: (773) 570-6467
  • Interested applicants can pick up a waitlist from their office at 6134 S. Kimbark, Chicago, IL.
  • Office hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays (applications can be picked up on site between 10am-3pm). It may be helpful to call beforehand when picking up an application to confirm that their management staff are on site.
  • You can also call their office to request that a copy of the waitlist is either emailed or mailed to you.
  • Website: https://www.upholdings.net/65th

UpHoldings’ Woodlawn Six Apartments

Location:

  • Multiple multi-family buildings in the Woodlawn neighborhood of Chicago.

General Details:

  • The waitlist for the Woodlawn Six apartments (managed by UpHoldings) is currently accepting applications.
  • Rents are subsidized, with residents paying 30% of their income towards rent.
  • This property is able to accommodate households with zero income (maximum income limits do apply).
  • Range of studios – 5-bedroom options at this location.

Contact Info:

  • Building management: (773) 570-6467
  • Interested applicants can pick up a waitlist from their office at 6134 S. Kimbark, Chicago, IL.
  • Office hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays (applications can be picked up on site between 10am-3pm). It may be helpful to call beforehand when picking up an application to confirm that their management staff are on site.
  • You can also call their office to request that a copy of the waitlist is either emailed or mailed to you.
  • Website: https://www.upholdings.net/woodlawn

South Shore Apartments 6900 Crandon (Evergreen Real Estate) – Waitlist Accepting Applications

Location:

  • South Shore area in Chicago (multiple addresses

General Details:

  • Evergreen’s waitlist for their South Shore apartments family buildings is currently accepting applications.
  • Their South Shore family buildings have a range of one bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom options.

Rent Details:

  • Rents are subsidized, with households paying 30% of their income towards their rent.
  • This property is able to work with zero income households. Maximum income limits apply.

How to Apply:

  • Interested households can contact their office to request that a waitlist application be shared with them.

Contact:

Lafayette Terrace Apartments (Managed by P.O.A.H) – Waitlist Accepting Applications

Location:

  • 6950 S. Vincennes Ave., Chicago

General Details:

  • P.O.A.H’s Lafayette Terrace property has subsidized housing options for both families as well as seniors. This property’s waitlist stays open on an ongoing basis.
  • The family townhomes are 2- and 3-bedroom units.
  • This property is able to accommodate households with zero income (the rents are subsidized).

How to Apply:

  • Community members who are interested in getting on the waitlist can stop by their onsite office to pick up a waitlist application. The address is 6950 S. Vincennes Avenue, Chicago. The office is open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, however they are closed every Wednesday afternoon from 12pm-5pm).
    • It may be helpful to call ahead before stopping by in person.
  • You can also apply online for their waitlist.

Contact Info:

Southland Village Apartments – Waitlist Accepting Applications

Location:

  • 6253 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago

General Details:

  • The Southland Village apartments are currently accepting waitlist applications.
  • This property has a range of 1 bedroom – 3-bedroom options.

Rent Details:

  • The rents for this property are subsidized, with households paying 30% of their income towards their rent.
  • This property is able to work with households with zero income. Maximum income limits apply.

How to Apply for the Waitlist:

  • Interested community members can stop by their office to pick up a waitlist application. It may be helpful to call ahead of time before stopping by in person.
    • 6253 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago

Contact:

  • General Contact: (773) 455-1130

Mattie Butler Apartments (P.O.A.H) – Waitlist Accepting Applications

Location:

  • 6146 S. Kenwood Avenue, Chicago (Hyde Park/Woodlawn area

General Details:

  • P.O.A.H’s waitlist for their Mattie Butler apartments is accepting waitlist applications.
  • This building has studios, one bedroom, and three-bedroom options
  • This building has a mix of housing options: subsidized units, affordable tax credit units, and market rate units.

Rent Details:

  • For the subsidized units, tenants pay 30% of their income towards the rent.
  • For the subsidized units, they can accommodate zero income households (tenants are responsible for some utilities though, and they would ask for some form of documentation that households with zero income have a plan for covering utilities).
  • The tax credit units are set affordable rates for households at 30% AMI and under.

Income Eligibility:

  • For the subsidized units, there is no minimum income requirement (zero income households can be accommodated). Maximum income limits apply.
  • For the tax credit units, the maximum income threshold is 30% AMI.

Waitlist Details:

  • This property operates off of one single waitlist (you wouldn’t have to get on separate waitlists for the tax credit units or subsidized units; it’s just one waitlist).
  • The waitlist for this property accepts applications on an ongoing basis, there is no set closing date at this time.
  • Anyone interested in getting on the waitlist can come into their office building and pick up a waitlist application.

Contact Info:

Greenwood Park Apartments (Managed by P.O.A.H) – Waitlist Accepting Applications

Location:

  • 1015 E. 47th Street, Chicago, IL

General Details:

  • The Greenwood Park Apartments has a variety of different affordable housing options, as some of their units are tax credit units, some are project-based units w/ subsidized rents, and some units are affordable through HOME funding.
  • Their waitlist is currently accepting waitlist applications.

Rent Details:

  • The tax credit units are set at affordable rates for households at 60% AMI and under.
  • The HOME units are set at affordable rates for households at 50% AMI or below.
  • The project-based units have subsidized rents, and residents pay 30% of their income towards the rent.

Contact Info:

South Shore on the Park Apartments – Waitlist Accepting Applications

Location:

  • 6718 S. East End, Chicago, IL 60649

General Details:

  • The waitlist for South Shore on the Park apartments is currently accepting waitlist applications.
  • South Shore on the Park has 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom options

Rent Details:

  • The rents for their affordable units at this property are subsidized, with residents paying 30% of their household income towards the rent.
  • This property is able to accommodate households who have very minimal or zero income. Maximum income limits apply.

How to Apply for the Waitlist:

  • Community members who are interested in applying for the waitlist can stop by their management office to pick up a copy of the waitlist application to fill out. It may be helpful to call ahead before stopping by in person.
  • The address for their management office is 6718 S. East End, Chicago.

Contact Info:

Sheridan-Gunnison Apartments – Waitlist Accepting Applications

Location:

  • 4827 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60640

General Details:

  • The waitlist for the Sheridan-Gunnison Apartments is currently accepting waitlist applications.
  • This property has a range of studio – 3-bedroom apartments, and they offer a mix of subsidized options as well as market rate options.

Rent Details:

  • For their subsidized units, residents pay 30% of their household income towards the rent. If a household has dependents, there may be deductions in the rent percentage.

How to Apply for the Waitlist:

  • Community members who are interested in applying for the waitlist can call their management office to request a waitlist application be shared with them, or you can stop by in person to pick up a copy of the waitlist application (it is a paper application, no online option).
  • o Once a household has applied for the waitlist, the management will run their credit & background to pre-qualify the household for the waitlist. The applicant will receive communication if they are pre-qualified for the waitlist, or if they have been removed from the waitlist due to not pre-qualifying.
  • o Every 6 months that a household is on the waitlist, they need to check in with the management team to confirm that their waitlist info is current (and if any changes in income, contact info, etc. occur applicants should reach out to let the property management team know).

Contact:

Universal City Apartments (Related Midwest) – Waitlist Accepting Applications

Location:

  • 9510 S. Constance, Chicago

General Details:

  • Universal City’s waitlist for their affordable units is currently accepting waitlist applications.
  • This property has 2- and 3-bedroom options for families, as well as some options for seniors.

Rent Details:

  • Their management staff indicated that the rents vary depending on the specific unit and are based off of AMI. They have 30%-60% AMI units.

How to Apply for the Waitlist:

  • Any community members interested in applying for the waitlist can pick up a waitlist application from their management office.
    • 9510 S. Constance, Chicago
    • It may be helpful to call ahead before stopping by in person to confirm that management staff is on site.

Contact:

  • General Contact: (773) 375-5529

These waitlists are alternative options and are not connected to the CoC. If you have questions about any of these opportunites, please reach out to the contact contained in the listing.