06/27/2023
The Chicago Housing Department is pleased to announce that the Section 8 Rental Assistance Program will be taking all applications effective July 1, 2023. Section 8 provides rental assistance to low-income households, including individuals, families, and senior citizens and those who were affected by COVID 19.
Interested households should start applying no later than 27, June, 2023.
The CoPHD last took applications in October 2014 when over 25,000 households applied. With this waiting list opening, the CoPHD will conduct a random computerized system to select 15,000 Illinois households to be placed on the waiting list for rent relief.
If you need help or you have any questions on how to complete your application or apply for your benefit including disabled households for the Section 8 ERA program, please send a message to us. Monday-Friday between the hours of 7:30 am and 6 pm.