The Washington At Woodlawn Park — Project-Based Section 8 in Chicago

5616 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL, 60637

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 196 units · Managed by POAH Communities LLC

About this apartment

The Washington At Woodlawn Park is a Project-Based Section 8 building at 5616 S Prairie Ave, Chicago with 196 apartments (121 subsidized). Rent is income-based, about 30% of household income. Apply directly to the building — call 773-382-1350.

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 The Washington At Woodlawn Park

The Washington At Woodlawn Park is a Project-Based Section 8 property at 5616 S Prairie Ave, Chicago 60637. It has 196 apartments, 121 of which are subsidized (2 one-bedroom, 46 two-bedroom, 73 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 773-382-1350 (managed by POAH Communities 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.