St. Edmunds Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing Chicago, IL

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025

St. Edmunds Meadows is a Public Housing community in Chicago, IL with 14 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $455/month on average.

14
total units
100%
occupancy
$455
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Public Housing, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address6141 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 Map →
Average household income$21,937/yr
Average personal income$5,484/yr
People per unit4
Moved in within last year14%
Households below 30% AMI71%
Households below 50% AMI100%

How to apply at St. Edmunds Meadows

LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 6141 S Wabash Ave, Chicago; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$455/mo average here).

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does St. Edmunds Meadows have?
Public Housing; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at St. Edmunds Meadows?
Residents report average rents near $455/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 St. Edmunds Meadows?
Contact the management office at 6141 S Wabash 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.