Michigan Towers PB Section 8 Chicago, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Michigan Towers is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Chicago, IL with 72 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $359/month on average.
72
total units
92%
occupancy
$359
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 3812 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60653 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,735/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,487/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 79% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 33% |
How to apply at Michigan Towers
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 3812 S Michigan 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 (~$359/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Grove Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chicago | 0.8 km |
| Lawless Gardens I PB Section 8 | Chicago | 0.8 km |
| Wentworth Gardens Public Housing | Chicago | 0.8 km |
| Lawless Gardens Ii PB Section 8 | Chicago | 0.8 km |
| Woodland Park Apts LIHTC | Chicago | 0.8 km |
| Madden Wells-1-a-rental LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chicago | 0.8 km |
| Charles a Beckett Associates Lp LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chicago | 1.1 km |
| Washington Park Public Housing | Chicago | 1.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Michigan Towers 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 Michigan Towers?
Residents report average rents near $359/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 Michigan Towers?
Contact the management office at 3812 S Michigan 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.