Seniors

Senior housing can be for people 55 and above or 62 and above and tends to have lower waitlists than general subsidized housing.

Public Housing for Seniors

When applying for housing through a Public Housing Authority (PHA), seniors can select a senior housing option or in some cases multiple senior waitlists. Public housing is subsidized so tenants pay 30% of their income and the subsidy pays the remaining portion of the rent.

You can use this list to view all the Public Housing Authorities in Illinois with their contact information. You can also search for your County or City Public Housing Authority online to view their website for additional information.

Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Resources

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program - HUD Exchange

The Section 202 program helped expand the supply of affordable housing with supportive services for the elderly. Senior housing through Section 202 provided seniors, defined as 62 or older, with options that allow them to live independently but in an environment that provides support activities such as cleaning, cooking, transportation, and others.

Information for Senior Citizens | HUD.gov / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

You can use this site to locate numerous federal resources for seniors to secure housing.

Supportive Living

The Illinois Supportive Living Program (SLP) is an alternative to nursing home care for low-income seniors and people with physical disabilities. This is a Medicaid program under the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services.

Click on this link to start your search: Locate a Supportive Living Program Provider.
Once on their page, use the drop-down box to select your County to view options.

This site does not include other residential care facilities, only those that are considered supportive living facilities offered by supportive living providers.