Morningside North — Project-Based Section 8 in Chicago

170 W Oak St, Chicago, IL, 60610

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 256 units · Managed by ARCO Multifamily Management LLC

About this apartment

Morningside North is a Project-Based Section 8 building at 170 W Oak St, Chicago with 256 apartments (256 subsidized). Rent is income-based, about 30% of household income. Apply directly to the building — call (312) 951-8088.

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 Morningside North

Morningside North is a Project-Based Section 8 property at 170 W Oak St, Chicago 60610. It has 256 apartments, 256 of which are subsidized (255 one-bedroom, 1 two-bedroom). Most current residents are 62 or older.

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) 951-8088 (managed by ARCO Multifamily Management LLC) 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.