Margaret Ford Manor §202 Senior Chicago, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Margaret Ford Manor is a Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) community in Chicago, IL with 59 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $366/month on average.
59
total units
97%
occupancy
$366
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) |
|---|---|
| Address | 4500 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60653 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,379/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,866/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 95% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Margaret Ford Manor
Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
- Call or visit the management office at 4500 S Wabash 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 (~$366/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Margaret Ford Manor have?
Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing). Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
How much is rent at Margaret Ford Manor?
Residents report average rents near $366/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 Margaret Ford Manor?
Contact the management office at 4500 S Wabash 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.