Section 8 & Voucher Housing in 60612 — Near West Side
ZIP code 60612 covers the Near West Side and East Garfield Park areas of Chicago, near the United Center and the Illinois Medical District. It includes CHA's Henry Horner Homes (redeveloped as Westhaven), along with other affordable buildings. The CTA Green and Pink Lines connect the area to downtown, a practical location for renters using a Housing Choice Voucher.
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Voucher-Friendly Buildings in Illinois
About This Program in Illinois
In Chicago, the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program and public housing are run by the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA). Rent in public housing and with a voucher is income-based — generally about 30% of adjusted household income.
How to Apply in Illinois
Apply through CHA at thecha.org when waitlists are open; many use a lottery. Chicago and Cook County protect renters from source-of-income discrimination, so most landlords cannot refuse a Housing Choice Voucher.