Davis Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 Chicago, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Davis Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Chicago, IL with 80 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $438/month on average.
80
total units
99%
occupancy
$438
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 3617 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60653 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,241/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,051/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 78% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
How to apply at Davis Apartments
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.
- Call or visit the management office at 3617 S Michigan Ave, Chicago; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$438/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Grove Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chicago | 0.8 km |
| Lawless Gardens I PB Section 8 | Chicago | 0.8 km |
| Wentworth Gardens Public Housing | Chicago | 0.8 km |
| Lawless Gardens Ii PB Section 8 | Chicago | 0.8 km |
| Woodland Park Apts LIHTC | Chicago | 0.8 km |
| Madden Wells-1-a-rental LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chicago | 0.8 km |
| Charles a Beckett Associates Lp LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chicago | 1.1 km |
| Washington Park Public Housing | Chicago | 1.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Davis Apartments have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). 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 Davis Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $438/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Davis Apartments?
Contact the management office at 3617 S Michigan Ave 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.