Swartzberg House — Project-Based Section 8 in Chicago

3101 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL, 60645

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 100 units · Managed by Council for Jewish Elderly SeniorLife

About this apartment

Swartzberg House is a Project-Based Section 8 building at 3101 W Touhy Ave, Chicago with 100 apartments (100 subsidized). Rent is income-based, about 30% of household income. Apply directly to the building — call (773) 262-3113.

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 Swartzberg House

Swartzberg House is a Project-Based Section 8 property at 3101 W Touhy Ave, Chicago 60645. It has 100 apartments, 100 of which are subsidized (95 one-bedroom, 5 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 (773) 262-3113 (managed by Council for Jewish Elderly SeniorLife) 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.