Long Grove House — Project-Based Section 8 in Chicago

2001 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60616

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 448 units · Managed by LFW, Inc. f/k/a The Habitat Company

About this apartment

Long Grove House is a Project-Based Section 8 building at 2001 S Michigan Ave, Chicago with 448 apartments (356 subsidized). Rent is income-based, about 30% of household income. Apply directly to the building — call 312-225-6300.

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 Long Grove House

Long Grove House is a Project-Based Section 8 property at 2001 S Michigan Ave, Chicago 60616. It has 448 apartments, 356 of which are subsidized (99 one-bedroom, 169 two-bedroom, 88 three-bedroom).

Who can apply

This program serves low-income families and individuals 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 312-225-6300 (managed by LFW, Inc. f/k/a The Habitat Company) 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.