Senate Apartments — Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly in Chicago

5801G N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL, 60646

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 240 units · Managed by Elderly Housing Development & Operations Corporation (EHDOC)

About this apartment

Senate Apartments is a Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly building at 5801G N Pulaski Rd, Chicago with 240 apartments (240 subsidized). Rent is income-based, about 30% of household income. Apply directly to the building — call 773-539-3403.

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 Senate Apartments

Senate Apartments is a Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly property at 5801G N Pulaski Rd, Chicago 60646. It has 240 apartments, 240 of which are subsidized (240 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 773-539-3403 (managed by Elderly Housing Development & Operations Corporation (EHDOC)) 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.