Studio Section 8 apartments in Waukegan, IL

Compare HUD rent benchmarks for studio units, then confirm the authority’s adopted payment standard and the household’s utility allowance. Explore 10 tracked neighborhoods below. These figures do not guarantee rent approval.

Voucher discrimination is illegal here

Under the Illinois Human Rights Act, it is illegal statewide for a landlord to refuse an applicant because they use a housing voucher.

Illinois Department of Human Rights — Housing

Studio HUD rent benchmarks by neighborhood

NeighborhoodZIPHUD benchmark / mo
North Waukegan60087$1,540
Washington Park (Waukegan)60087$1,540
Far North Waukegan60087$1,540
Downtown Waukegan60085$1,440
South Waukegan60085$1,440
Lakefront Waukegan60085$1,440
West Waukegan60085$1,440
South Side Waukegan60085$1,440
Harbor District60085$1,440
Greenwood Park60085$1,440

Public Housing Authorities

Lake County Housing Authority

HUD PHA code IL056 · 3,282 HCV vouchers

Waitlist closed

This PHA is not accepting new applications at this time. Call for the next opening date.

Housing Authority of the County of Lake HCV waitlist status: call (847) 223-1170 to confirm current opening.

Address
33928 N US Highway 45, Grayslake, IL
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Housing Authority of the City of Waukegan

HUD PHA code IL026 · 1,115 HCV vouchers

Call to confirm

Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.

Address
1707 N Mcaree Rd , Waukegan , IL

Housing Authority of the City of North Chicago, Il

HUD PHA code IL107 · 546 HCV vouchers

Call to confirm

Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.

Address
1440 Jackson St , North Chicago , IL

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