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The Chicago Housing Authority is a municipal not-for-profit corporation, governed by a Board of Commissioners consisting of ten members.

Income Limits for Section 8 Housing in Illinois Household SizeIncome Limit1$49,1502$56,2003$63,2504$70,3001 more row • Mar 28, 2023

Affordable for households earning up to 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI), or $43,440 for a family of four. Rental units are required to remain affordable for a term of 30 years. For-Sale Units: Affordable for households earning up to 100% of AMI, or $72,400 for a family of four.

The Chicago Housing Authority is the third largest public housing agency in the nation. CHA serves more than 20,000 low-income households, by providing safe, decent and affordable housing in healthy, vibrant communities.

The Section 202 Chicago low income senior housing units are available for all applicants above the age of 62. The income of the applicants should be 50% or below the AMI. Other adult family members can also reside with the senior citizen. However, the income of each resident will be accounted for qualification.

(IHS defines “low-income” as below 150 percent of the poverty line, $18,210 for a single person or $37,650 for a family of four. An “affordable” home is one with a rent of no more than 30 percent of a household's income.)

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OVERVIEW. The Chicago Housing Authority is a municipal not-for-profit corporation, governed by a Board of Commissioners consisting of ten members.

Q: What are the income limit for tenants? A: The law requires affordable units to be occupied by households with incomes at or below 60% of the area median income (AMI) and rents charged not to exceed 60% AMI and consistent with the Illinois Housing Development Authority's rules.