Ss Region 3 Public Housing Chicago, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Ss Region 3 is a Public Housing community in Chicago, IL with 15 units reporting 87% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $509/month on average.
15
total units
87%
occupancy
$509
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 347 W 42nd St, Chicago, IL 60609 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,979/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,658/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 77% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 85% |
How to apply at Ss Region 3
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 347 W 42nd 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 (~$509/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wentworth Gardens Public Housing | Chicago | 1.4 km |
| Charles a Beckett Associates Lp LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chicago | 1.7 km |
| Washington Park Public Housing | Chicago | 1.7 km |
| Robert Taylor Homes A-1 LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chicago | 1.7 km |
| Paul G Stewart Apts Iii PB Section 8 | Chicago | 1.7 km |
| Pgsb Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chicago | 1.7 km |
| Pioneer Village Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chicago | 2 km |
| Armour Square Public Housing | Chicago | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Ss Region 3 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 Ss Region 3?
Residents report average rents near $509/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 Ss Region 3?
Contact the management office at 347 W 42nd 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.