Universal City LIHTCPB Section 8 Chicago, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Universal City is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Chicago, IL with 159 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $414/month on average.
159
total units
95%
occupancy
$414
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 9510 S Constance Ave, Chicago, IL 60617 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,120/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,338/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 82% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 53% |
How to apply at Universal City
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.
- Call or visit the management office at 9510 S Constance Ave, 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 (~$414/mo average here).
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Universal City have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). 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 Universal City?
Residents report average rents near $414/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 Universal City?
Contact the management office at 9510 S Constance 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.