Linden House Apartments PB Section 8 Forest Park, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Linden House Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Forest Park, IL with 60 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $455/month on average.
60
total units
100%
occupancy
$455
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1020 Des Plaines Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,326/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,642/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 77% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 79% |
How to apply at Linden House Apartments
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 1020 Des Plaines Ave, Forest Park; 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 (~$455/mo average here).
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mills Park Tower Public Housing | Oak Park | 2 km |
| Garden House of Maywood LIHTC | Maywood | 2 km |
| Garden House of Maywood Ml0092 PB Section 8 | Maywood | 2 km |
| Maywood Phoenix Home PB Section 8 | Maywood | 2 km |
| Bishop Goedert §202 Senior | Hines | 2 km |
| Grove Apts LIHTC | Oak Park | 2.8 km |
| Heritage House PB Section 8 | Oak Park | 3.4 km |
| Bellwood Senior Apartments LIHTC | Bellwood | 3.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Linden House Apartments have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Linden House Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $455/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 Linden House Apartments?
Contact the management office at 1020 Des Plaines Ave in Forest Park. 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.