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Chicago low income apartments: income limits and how to apply
Chicago low income apartments are rented mostly through waitlists: the Chicago Housing Authority's lists for public housing and vouchers, and each subsidized building's own list. In 2026, one person can earn up to $68,050 for Chicago Housing Authority public housing and up to $42,550 for a building set at 50% of the area median income.
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