Housing Authority of the City of North Chicago, IL

1440 Jackson St, North Chicago, IL, 60064 · ~695 units under management

Call 8472231170

Fair Market Rent by unit size — North Chicago, IL (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency. Full county data: Lake County

Who this agency serves

Housing Authority of the City of North Chicago, IL served 420 households across 695 units (60% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.7 people, an average annual income of $16,942, and pays an average of $416 per month toward rent.

Households served
420 of 695 units
Avg. household income
$16,942
Avg. rent paid by household
$416
Avg. household size
1.7 people
Households with children
29%
Head of household 62+
37%
Head of household with a disability
41%
Avg. wait to move in
6 months

Unit mix: 59% 1-bedroom, 25% 2-bedroom, 16% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 1 development with an average score of 63 (Standard).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
NORTH CHGO HSG AUTHNorth Chicago63 StandardUPCSMar 2023

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.

For Renters

Income-restricted housing in North Chicago, IL

These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.

Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Housing Authority of the City of North Chicago, IL directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

Landlords and investors: see becoming a Section 8 landlord and how to read this market's numbers.