Illinois Housing Community

Find Your Home in Illinois

Search thousands of affordable housing options across Illinois. The IHDA Housing Locator connects you with available units, waitlists, and housing resources.

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Featured Properties

Recently listed affordable housing options

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Sunny Oak Apartments - Unit 2B
AvailableWaitlist Open

Sunny Oak Apartments - Unit 2B

123 Oak Street, Chicago, IL 60601

2 Bed1 Bath950 sqft
1,200/moAvailable Apr 1
Section 8Housing Choice Voucher
12 on waitlist
Riverside Gardens - Unit 105
AvailableWaitlist Open

Riverside Gardens - Unit 105

456 River Road, Aurora, IL 60505

3 Bed2 Bath1200 sqft
1,450/moAvailable Mar 15
Section 8LIHTC
8 on waitlist
Lincoln Park Studios
Available

Lincoln Park Studios

789 Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Studio1 Bath450 sqft
850/moAvailable Mar 1
Housing Choice Voucher

How It Works

Find your next home in three simple steps

1

Search

Use our advanced search filters to find housing that meets your needs, budget, and accessibility requirements.

2

Apply

Join waitlists or contact landlords directly. Case managers can submit referrals on behalf of clients.

3

Move In

Once approved, work with the landlord to complete your move. Track your application status online.

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Housing Units Listed
102
Counties Covered
500+
Partner Landlords
10,000+
Families Housed

For Property Owners

List your affordable housing units on the IHDA Housing Locator and connect with qualified tenants across Illinois.

  • Free property listing
  • Waitlist management tools
  • Direct referrals from case managers
  • Tenant screening integration
Landlord Portal

For Case Managers

Help your clients find housing faster with our dedicated case manager portal. Submit referrals and track application status in real-time.

  • Submit client referrals online
  • Track waitlist positions
  • Receive status notifications
  • Access housing resources
Case Manager Portal

Need Help Finding Housing?

Our support team is available 7 days a week to help you navigate the housing search process. Call us or explore our resources.