The Oaks PB Section 8 Oak Park, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
The Oaks is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Oak Park, IL with 74 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $405/month on average.
74
total units
95%
occupancy
$405
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 114 S Humphrey Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,068/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,835/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at The Oaks
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 114 S Humphrey Ave, Oak Park; 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 (~$405/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Suites of Austin LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chicago | 0.8 km |
| Pine Central LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chicago | 1.7 km |
| Boulevard Commons Ii LIHTC | Chicago | 2 km |
| Washington Courts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chicago | 2 km |
| Circle Garden Apts LIHTC | Chicago | 2 km |
| Lavergne Court Apts PB Section 8 | Chicago | 2.8 km |
| Lavergne Courts LIHTC | Chicago | 2.8 km |
| Beth-anne Residences §202 Senior | Chicago | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does The Oaks have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at The Oaks?
Residents report average rents near $405/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 The Oaks?
Contact the management office at 114 S Humphrey Ave in Oak Park. 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.