Oakwood Shores Public Housing Chicago, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Oakwood Shores is a Public Housing community in Chicago, IL with 29 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $402/month on average.
29
total units
93%
occupancy
$402
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 518 E 38th Pl, Chicago, IL 60653 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,210/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,684/yr |
| People per unit | 2.9 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 78% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 19% |
How to apply at Oakwood Shores
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 518 E 38th Pl, 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 (~$402/mo average here).
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| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Charles a Beckett Associates Lp LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chicago | 0.8 km |
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| Robert Taylor Homes A-1 LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chicago | 0.8 km |
| Paul G Stewart Apts Iii PB Section 8 | Chicago | 0.8 km |
| Pgsb Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chicago | 0.8 km |
| Lake Grove Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chicago | 1.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Oakwood Shores 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 Oakwood Shores?
Residents report average rents near $402/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 Oakwood Shores?
Contact the management office at 518 E 38th 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.