Urbanite §811 Chicago, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Urbanite is a Section 811 PRAC (Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities) community in Chicago, IL with 24 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $412/month on average.
24
total units
92%
occupancy
$412
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 811 PRAC (Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities) |
|---|---|
| Address | 5441 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60615 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,465/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,188/yr |
| People per unit | 1.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 90% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 19% |
How to apply at Urbanite
Section 811 PRAC: supportive housing for adults with disabilities, income-based rent with services.
- Call or visit the management office at 5441 S Michigan 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 (~$412/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mary Jane Richardson-jones Apartments Public Housing | Chicago | 0.8 km |
| Grove Parc Plaza Apts LIHTC | Chicago | 1.4 km |
| Sutherland LIHTC | Chicago | 2 km |
| Drexel Preservation LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chicago | 2 km |
| Charles a Beckett Associates Lp LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chicago | 2.2 km |
| Washington Park Public Housing | Chicago | 2.2 km |
| Southland Village Apartments LIHTC | Chicago | 2.2 km |
| St. Edmund's Village, Llc LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chicago | 2.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Urbanite have?
Section 811 PRAC (Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities). Section 811 PRAC: supportive housing for adults with disabilities, income-based rent with services.
How much is rent at Urbanite?
Residents report average rents near $412/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 Urbanite?
Contact the management office at 5441 S Michigan 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.