Westtown Housing I PB Section 8 Chicago, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Westtown Housing I is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Chicago, IL with 318 units reporting 65% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $510/month on average.
318
total units
65%
occupancy
$510
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1251 N Washtenaw Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 Map → |
| Average household income | $21,083/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,839/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 1% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 73% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 6% |
How to apply at Westtown Housing I
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 1251 N Washtenaw 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 (~$510/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Town Housing Project LIHTC | Chicago | 1.1 km |
| Wicker Park Annex Public Housing | Chicago | 1.4 km |
| Campbell Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chicago | 2.2 km |
| Van Buren Apartments LIHTC | Chicago | 2.4 km |
| Van Buren Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chicago | 2.4 km |
| St. Stephen's Terrace Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chicago | 2.4 km |
| West Point Plaza PB Section 8 | Chicago | 2.4 km |
| Lidia Pucinska Apartments Public Housing | Chicago | 2.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Westtown Housing I 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 Westtown Housing I?
Residents report average rents near $510/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 Westtown Housing I?
Contact the management office at 1251 N Washtenaw 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.