Section 8 & Voucher Housing in 60616 — Near South Side
ZIP code 60616 covers the Near South Side, Bronzeville, and Armour Square areas of Chicago, near the Illinois Institute of Technology and Chinatown. It includes CHA public housing such as Dearborn Homes and Armour Square, along with other affordable buildings. The CTA Red and Green Lines serve the area, making it a convenient 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.