Region 2 Small Units Public Housing Chicago, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Region 2 Small Units is a Public Housing community in Chicago, IL with 476 units reporting 75% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $452/month on average.
476
total units
75%
occupancy
$452
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 5946 W Gunnison St, Chicago, IL 60630 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,951/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,774/yr |
| People per unit | 2.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 2% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 82% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 2% |
How to apply at Region 2 Small Units
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 5946 W Gunnison St, 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 (~$452/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 5150 Northwest Highway LIHTC | Chicago | 0.8 km |
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| The Senior Suites of Autumn Green at Wright Campus LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chicago | 2 km |
| Kilpatrick Renaissance LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chicago | 2.8 km |
| Ehdoc J. Michael Fitzgerald Ap §202 Senior | Chicago | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Region 2 Small Units 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 Region 2 Small Units?
Residents report average rents near $452/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 Region 2 Small Units?
Contact the management office at 5946 W Gunnison St 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.