Low Income (LIHTC)Waitlist Open

Bettendorf Place (City of Chicago)

8425 S Saginaw Ave, Chicago, IL, 60617

Information verified September 11, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily

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About This Property

Bettendorf Place is a 23-unit affordable housing community in Chicago, Illinois offering studio apartments for low-income households. The property contains 23 studio units and serves residents in Cook County. Interested applicants can contact the property for information about availability and eligibility requirements.

Waitlist Information

Waitlist managed by Chicago Housing Authority

Public Housing Waitlist

Open

Apply: Multiple

Applicants can apply online, by phone at (312) 742-8500, or in-person at the CHA Client Center located at 60 E. Van Buren Street. Preferences include victims of federally declared disasters, domestic violence victims, veterans, homeless, and family preservation. Eligibility requires income limits and at least one household member with U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status.

Last verified July 29, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

Opened October 27, 2014

Closed November 24, 2014

The HCV waitlist reopens by public lottery. Selection is by random lottery, not first-come-first-served.

Last verified September 4, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated September 11, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

Studio

Fair Market Rent - Cook County, IL

FMR represents the estimated amount needed to cover rent and utilities for a moderately-priced unit in this area.

Bedrooms	FMR
Studio/Efficiency	$1,399
1 Bedroom	$1,507
2 Bedroom	$1,714
3 Bedroom	$2,182
4 Bedroom	$2,583

Income Limits - Cook County, IL

Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $19,600
Very Low (50%): $32,650
Low (80%): $52,200

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $22,400
Very Low (50%): $37,300
Low (80%): $59,650

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $25,200
Very Low (50%): $41,950
Low (80%): $67,100

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $27,950
Very Low (50%): $46,600
Low (80%): $74,550

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $31,040
Very Low (50%): $50,350
Low (80%): $80,550

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $35,580
Very Low (50%): $54,100
Low (80%): $86,500

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $40,120
Very Low (50%): $57,800
Low (80%): $92,450

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $44,660
Very Low (50%): $61,550
Low (80%): $98,450

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$19,600	$32,650	$52,200
2 Persons	$22,400	$37,300	$59,650
3 Persons	$25,200	$41,950	$67,100
4 Persons	$27,950	$46,600	$74,550
5 Persons	$31,040	$50,350	$80,550
6 Persons	$35,580	$54,100	$86,500
7 Persons	$40,120	$57,800	$92,450
8 Persons	$44,660	$61,550	$98,450

Tax Credit Program Details

Year Placed in Service

9999

LIHTC Credit Type

Low-Income Units

23 / 23

Funding Programs

TCEP

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent for affordable housing in Chicago, IL?+

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for Cook County, IL is: $1399 (Studio), $1507 (1BR), $1714 (2BR), $2182 (3BR), $2583 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like Bettendorf Place (City of Chicago) is typically 30% of household income or less.

What size apartments are available at Bettendorf Place (City of Chicago)?+

Bettendorf Place (City of Chicago) offers the following unit types: 23 Studio units, for a total of 23 units.

How do I apply for housing at Bettendorf Place (City of Chicago)?+

Bettendorf Place (City of Chicago) is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) property. To apply, you can start by calling , or contacting the property management office. Contact the property to learn about availability and application requirements. Eligibility is based on income limits set for the area.

Who manages Bettendorf Place (City of Chicago)?+

Bettendorf Place (City of Chicago) is managed by . You can reach them at .

What are the income limits for affordable housing in Cook County, IL?+

For a 4-person household in Cook County, IL, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $27,950, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $46,600, Low Income (80% AMI): $74,550. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

Is there a waitlist for Bettendorf Place (City of Chicago)?+

Public Housing waitlist is currently Open. Section 8 (HCV) waitlist is currently Closed. Waitlist status can change frequently, so check back regularly or contact the housing authority directly for the most up-to-date information.

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