Dorchester Artist Housing LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing Chicago, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Dorchester Artist Housing is a Public Housing community in Chicago, IL with 12 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $438/month on average.
12
total units
92%
occupancy
$438
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 6950 S Harper Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,158/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,508/yr |
| People per unit | 2.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 18% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 91% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
How to apply at Dorchester Artist Housing
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 6950 S Harper 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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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Dorchester Artist Housing have?
Public Housing; 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 Dorchester Artist Housing?
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 Dorchester Artist Housing?
Contact the management office at 6950 S Harper 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.