Thornwood Apts PB Section 8 Chicago Heights, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Thornwood Apts is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Chicago Heights, IL with 150 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $345/month on average.
150
total units
93%
occupancy
$345
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 19440 Glenwood Rd, Chicago Heights, IL 60411 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,083/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,740/yr |
| People per unit | 2.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 12% |
How to apply at Thornwood Apts
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 19440 Glenwood Rd, Chicago Heights; 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 (~$345/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
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| One Magnificent Hickory LIHTC | Chicago Heights | 5.1 km |
| Lynwood Senior Housing Phase Ii LIHTC | Lynwood | 5.9 km |
| Garden House of Park Forest PB Section 8 | Park Forest | 7 km |
| Steger Senior Housing Lp LIHTCPB Section 8 | Steger | 7.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Thornwood Apts 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 Thornwood Apts?
Residents report average rents near $345/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 Thornwood Apts?
Contact the management office at 19440 Glenwood Rd in Chicago Heights. 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.