Hansberry Square LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing Chicago, IL

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025

Hansberry Square is a Public Housing community in Chicago, IL with 83 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $568/month on average.

83
total units
96%
occupancy
$568
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Public Housing, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address30 W 40th Pl, Chicago, IL 60609 Map →
Average household income$23,827/yr
Average personal income$10,769/yr
People per unit2.2
Moved in within last year8%
Households below 30% AMI69%
Households below 50% AMI84%
One-bedroom share15%

How to apply at Hansberry Square

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 30 W 40th Pl, 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 (~$568/mo average here).

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Robert Taylor Homes A-1 LIHTCPB Section 8Chicago0.8 km
Paul G Stewart Apts Iii PB Section 8Chicago0.8 km
Pgsb Iii LIHTCPB Section 8Chicago0.8 km
Wentworth Gardens Public HousingChicago1.1 km
Pioneer Village Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8Chicago1.4 km
Madden Wells Phase 1a LIHTCChicago1.7 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Hansberry Square 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 Hansberry Square?
Residents report average rents near $568/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 Hansberry Square?
Contact the management office at 30 W 40th Pl 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.