Anchor House LIHTCPB Section 8 Chicago, IL

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Anchor House is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Chicago, IL with 115 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

115
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address1200 W 76th St, Chicago, IL 60620 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units115
Placed in service1997

How to apply at Anchor House

LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 1200 W 76th St, Chicago; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

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Englewood Garden Apartments PB Section 8Chicago2 km
Lafayette Plaza Housing Coop 1 PB Section 8Chicago2 km
Lafayette Terrace Apts LIHTCPB Section 8Chicago2 km
Bethel Terrace LIHTCChicago2.2 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Anchor House have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Anchor House?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Anchor House?
Contact the management office at 1200 W 76th St in Chicago. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.