Greenwood Senior Living, Lp — Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly in Chicago

808 E 61st St, Chicago, IL, 60637

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 218 units · Managed by Embrace Living Communities

About this apartment

Greenwood Senior Living, Lp is a Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly building at 808 E 61st St, Chicago with 218 apartments (218 subsidized). Rent is income-based, about 30% of household income. Apply directly to the building — call (773)643-8100.

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 Greenwood Senior Living, Lp

Greenwood Senior Living, Lp is a Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly property at 808 E 61st St, Chicago 60637. It has 218 apartments, 218 of which are subsidized (18 studio, 42 one-bedroom). Most current residents are 62 or older.

Who can apply

This program serves households where the head or spouse is 62 or older 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)643-8100 (managed by Embrace Living Communities) 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.