Region 4 Small Units Public Housing Chicago, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Region 4 Small Units is a Public Housing community in Chicago, IL with 308 units reporting 88% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $390/month on average.
308
total units
88%
occupancy
$390
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 934 W 71st St, Chicago, IL 60621 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,260/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,055/yr |
| People per unit | 2.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
How to apply at Region 4 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 934 W 71st 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 (~$390/mo average here).
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- Hilliard Homes LIHTC
- Hilliard Homes I LIHTCPB Section 8
- Marshall Field Garden Apartments LIHTC
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Englewood Gardens LIHTC | Chicago | 0.8 km |
| Bethel Terrace LIHTC | Chicago | 1.1 km |
| Bethel Terrace Cooperative PB Section 8 | Chicago | 1.1 km |
| Anchor House LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chicago | 1.1 km |
| Englewood Terrace Apts LIHTC | Chicago | 1.4 km |
| Continental Plaza Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chicago | 1.4 km |
| Antioch Haven Homes PB Section 8 | Chicago | 1.4 km |
| Englewood Garden Apartments PB Section 8 | Chicago | 1.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Region 4 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 4 Small Units?
Residents report average rents near $390/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 4 Small Units?
Contact the management office at 934 W 71st 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.