Cornell Apartments — Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities in Chicago

6757 S Cornell Ave, Chicago, IL, 60649

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 8 units · Managed by The Thresholds Inc

About this apartment

Cornell Apartments is a Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities building at 6757 S Cornell Ave, Chicago with 8 apartments (8 subsidized). Rent is income-based, about 30% of household income. Apply directly to the building — call 773-536-8400.

The subsidy is attached to this building, not to you. You do not need your own Section 8 voucher to apply here — qualifying households pay about 30% of adjusted income as rent and the federal subsidy covers the rest.

About Cornell Apartments

Cornell Apartments is a Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities property at 6757 S Cornell Ave, Chicago 60649. It has 8 apartments, 8 of which are subsidized (8 one-bedroom).

Who can apply

This program serves very low-income adults with a disability who meet HUD income limits for the Illinois area (generally at or below 50% of area median income; many buildings prioritize 30%).

How to apply

1. Call the building at 773-536-8400 (managed by The Thresholds Inc) and ask whether the waiting list is open and how to get an application.
2. Most buildings keep their own waiting list — this is separate from the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) Section 8 voucher list.
3. Submit proof of income, ID for every household member, and Social Security numbers where available.
4. When your name comes up, the management office verifies eligibility and offers a unit.

Your rights

Chicago Fair Housing Ordinance & Cook County Human Rights Ordinance (source of income protected)

Nearby

See all subsidized housing and voucher-friendly options on the Chicago page and read how to apply for Section 8 in Chicago.

Source: HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties database (Nov 2026). Unit counts and contacts come from HUD and may lag reality — always confirm by phone. This is not an availability listing.