Washington Park Sro LIHTCPB Section 8 Chicago, IL

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Washington Park Sro is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Chicago, IL with 63 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

63
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address5000 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60615 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units63
Placed in service2007

How to apply at Washington Park Sro

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 5000 S Indiana 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.

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Drexel Preservation LIHTCPB Section 8Chicago2 km
Charles a Beckett Associates Lp LIHTCPB Section 8Chicago2.2 km
Washington Park Public HousingChicago2.2 km
Southland Village Apartments LIHTCChicago2.2 km
St. Edmund's Village, Llc LIHTCPB Section 8Chicago2.2 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Washington Park Sro have?
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 Washington Park Sro?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Washington Park Sro?
Contact the management office at 5000 S Indiana 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.