Here are links that connect you directly to current subsidized and affordable housing opportunities in Chicago.
Chicago Housing Authority
The Section 8 Housing Choice voucher is a government subsidized housing assistance program for low-income families or individuals.
The Illinois Development Housing Authority
An extensive website offering a Housing Search Locator for rental properties as well as information on home buying, loans and mortgages
- A free online service created by several State housing agencies.
- Allows searches for rental housing using a wide variety of criteria and special mapping features
- Listings display detailed information about each unit
The site also provides links to housing resources and helpful tools for renters like
- An affordability calculator
- Rental checklist
- Information about renter’s rights and responsibilities