Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Matteson, IL
There are 3 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Matteson with roughly 151 assisted units — including 0 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 0 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $349 to $450 per month.
3
assisted properties
151
subsidized units
$400
typical rent
—
median wait
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Matteson
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Manor §202 Senior | 119 | $450 | — |
| Matteson Supportive Ho §811 | 24 | $349 | — |
| Pella House §811 | 8 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Cook County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Cook County: studio $1,480, 1-BR $1,581, 2-BR $1,781, 3-BR $2,294, 4-BR $2,653.
Full FMR table for Cook County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Matteson
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
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Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.