Whispering Oaks Phase 1 PB Section 8 Waukegan, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Whispering Oaks Phase 1 is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Waukegan, IL with 404 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $476/month on average.
404
total units
95%
occupancy
$476
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 2401 W Dugdale Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,709/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,152/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 30% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 36% |
How to apply at Whispering Oaks Phase 1
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 2401 W Dugdale Rd, Waukegan; 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 (~$476/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie View Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | North Chicago | 1.1 km |
| Manchester Knolls Cooperative PB Section 8 | North Chicago | 1.1 km |
| North Chgo Hsg Auth Public Housing | North Chicago | 1.4 km |
| 1106 Mcallister LIHTC | North Chicago | 1.7 km |
| Colonial Park Apts LIHTC | Park City | 2 km |
| Palermo Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | North Chicago | 2.2 km |
| 1933 Dickey Avenue LIHTC | North Chicago | 2.2 km |
| Waukegan Apts LIHTC | Waukegan | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Whispering Oaks Phase 1 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 Whispering Oaks Phase 1?
Residents report average rents near $476/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 Whispering Oaks Phase 1?
Contact the management office at 2401 W Dugdale Rd in Waukegan. 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.