Drexel Street Properties LIHTCPB Section 8 Chicago, IL

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Drexel Street Properties is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Chicago, IL with 61 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

61
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
Address4027 S Drexel Blvd, Chicago, IL 60653 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units61
Placed in service1997

How to apply at Drexel Street Properties

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 4027 S Drexel Blvd, 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.

Other subsidized housing in Chicago

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

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Madden Wells Phase 1a LIHTCChicago0.8 km
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Drexel Preservation LIHTCPB Section 8Chicago1.1 km
Lake Grove Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8Chicago1.4 km
Lawless Gardens I PB Section 8Chicago1.4 km
Lawless Gardens Ii PB Section 8Chicago1.4 km
Woodland Park Apts LIHTCChicago1.4 km
Madden Wells-1-a-rental LIHTCPB Section 8Chicago1.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Drexel Street Properties 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 Drexel Street Properties?
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 Drexel Street Properties?
Contact the management office at 4027 S Drexel Blvd 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.