Congressman George W. Collins Apartments
1401 S Blue Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
Congressman George W. Collins Apartments is an income-based apartment property for seniors at 1401 S Blue Island Ave in Chicago, IL. All 195 apartments are subsidized, in studio, 1 and 2-bedroom sizes. The rent assistance belongs to the apartment, so you apply to the property itself and you do not need a voucher.
How to apply to Congressman George W. Collins Apartments
- Call the property office at (312) 243-5048 and ask whether the waiting list is open.
- Ask for an application. The property keeps its own waiting list; the housing authority's voucher list is a different line.
- Have ID, Social Security numbers and proof of income ready for everyone in the household. The office verifies income before it offers an apartment.
VoucherMatch does not take applications for this property and cannot tell you whether an apartment is open today. The office can.
About Congressman George W. Collins Apartments
- Address
- 1401 S Blue Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
- Program
- Project-based Section 8
- Who can live here
- HUD identifies this as senior housing. The age rule and which household member must meet it depend on the property’s program. Ask for the tenant selection plan; a senior label alone does not establish eligibility or care services.
- Rent
- Residents pay about 30% of their adjusted income toward rent and a HUD contract with the property covers the rest. HUD's resident data records an average payment of $348 a month toward rent and utilities. This historical average is not a current asking rent or a quote for your household.
- Subsidized apartments by size
- 47 studio, 138 1-bedroom, 10 2-bedroom
- Historical move-ins
- About 4% of households had moved in within the past year in the resident data held by HUD. This does not predict openings, waiting time or the current status of the waiting list.
- Managed by
- Winn Managed Properties LLC, (747) 273-0880
- HUD inspection
- Scored 84 out of 100 in the HUD inspection record (January 2024). This is a dated inspection result, not a statement about the condition of an apartment today.
- HUD contract
- HUD's record lists a contract end of July 2045. This field alone does not confirm current coverage or a renewal; ask the office.
- Tax credits
- Also financed with Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, which add their own income and rent rules.
- First occupied
- 1980
Income limits in Cook County (FY2026)
Most admissions to project-based Section 8 are for very low income households (50% of area median or less). Limited admissions above that level may be allowed within the low income limit. At least 40% of assisted units becoming available in a fiscal year must go to extremely low income households. The applicable admission rules depend on the contract; the office verifies eligibility (24 CFR 5.653).
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $25,550 | $42,550 | $68,050 |
| 2 people | $29,200 | $48,600 | $77,800 |
| 3 people | $32,850 | $54,700 | $87,500 |
| 4 people | $36,450 | $60,750 | $97,200 |
| 5 people | $39,400 | $65,650 | $105,000 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $70,500 | $112,800 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $75,350 | $120,550 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $80,200 | $128,350 |
Source: HUD FY2026 income limits. Income is gross annual income for the whole household; the property verifies it when your name comes up on the waiting list.
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If you already have a housing voucher
A Housing Choice Voucher pays part of the rent in a privately owned apartment you find yourself. It cannot be used in an apartment that is already subsidized, so the 195 income-based apartments here are not an option for it. Browse landlords in Chicago who accept vouchers or see Section 8 rent limits and housing authorities in Cook County.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I apply to Congressman George W. Collins Apartments?
- Apply to the property, not to the housing authority. Call the office at (312) 243-5048 and ask whether the waiting list is open and how to get an application. Congressman George W. Collins Apartments keeps its own waiting list, separate from the Section 8 voucher list. Expect to show ID, Social Security numbers and proof of income for everyone in the household.
- What is the income limit for Congressman George W. Collins Apartments?
- Most admissions to project-based Section 8 are for very low income households (50% of area median or less). Limited admissions above that level may be allowed within the low income limit. At least 40% of assisted units becoming available in a fiscal year must go to extremely low income households. The applicable admission rules depend on the contract; the office verifies eligibility (24 CFR 5.653). In Cook County the FY2026 very low income limit is $42,550 a year for one person and $60,750 for a household of four.
- How much is rent at Congressman George W. Collins Apartments?
- Residents pay about 30% of their adjusted income toward rent and a HUD contract with the property covers the rest. HUD's resident data records an average payment of $348 a month toward rent and utilities. This historical average is not a current rent quote. Your own share is calculated from your household's income when you move in and again each year.
- Do I need a Section 8 voucher to live at Congressman George W. Collins Apartments?
- No. This is Project-based Section 8: the assistance is attached to the apartment, not to the tenant, so it is there when you move in and stays behind when you move out. A Housing Choice Voucher cannot be combined with an apartment that already has project-based assistance.
- Is Congressman George W. Collins Apartments only for seniors?
- HUD lists it as housing for the elderly. HUD identifies this as senior housing. The age rule and which household member must meet it depend on the property’s program. Ask for the tenant selection plan; a senior label alone does not establish eligibility or care services.
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Property details from HUD’s Multifamily Assistance and Section 8 Contracts data and Picture of Subsidized Households, HUD property 800005814. Dataset retrieved October 2026; individual records may describe earlier periods.