Dearborn Homes Public Housing Chicago, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Dearborn Homes is a Public Housing community in Chicago, IL with 665 units reporting 79% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $423/month on average.
665
total units
79%
occupancy
$423
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 2910 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60616 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,215/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,139/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 0% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 34% |
How to apply at Dearborn Homes
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 2910 S Dearborn St, 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 (~$423/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wentworth Gardens Public Housing | Chicago | 1.1 km |
| Hilliard Homes Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chicago | 1.1 km |
| Cambridge Manor PB Section 8 | Chicago | 1.4 km |
| Lake Grove Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chicago | 2 km |
| Lawless Gardens I PB Section 8 | Chicago | 2 km |
| Lawless Gardens Ii PB Section 8 | Chicago | 2 km |
| Woodland Park Apts LIHTC | Chicago | 2 km |
| Madden Wells-1-a-rental LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chicago | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Dearborn Homes have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Dearborn Homes?
Residents report average rents near $423/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 Dearborn Homes?
Contact the management office at 2910 S Dearborn 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.