Frank Lowden Homes Public Housing Chicago, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Frank Lowden Homes is a Public Housing community in Chicago, IL with 125 units reporting 90% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $400/month on average.
125
total units
90%
occupancy
$400
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 244A W 95th St, Chicago, IL 60628 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,074/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,924/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 1% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 85% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 11% |
How to apply at Frank Lowden 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 244A W 95th 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 (~$400/mo average here).
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| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Frank Lowden 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 Frank Lowden Homes?
Residents report average rents near $400/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 Frank Lowden Homes?
Contact the management office at 244A W 95th 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.