South Chicago YMCA Senior Housing Center
About Us
South Chicago YMCA Senior Housing Center, a 101 unit (one bedroom) apartment complex in Chicago, Illinois opened its doors to seniors and non-elderly disabled residents in 1920 as a SRO (Single Room Occupancy) and in 1978 rehabbed the building into one bedroom apartments. The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is the managing agent of this property. The purpose of this equal opportunity housing facility is to provide affordable housing for very low and extremely low income elderly and disabled individuals and families through the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Section 202 Direct Loan and New Construction Section 8 programs.
Housing
Because of the HUD Section 202/8 subsidy program through which the property is funded, applicants must meet certain qualifications for admission to the Housing Center. Head of household, spouse, or co-head must be 62 years of age or older, or adults 18 and older with a disability (mobility impairment) requiring the features of an accessible unit may apply. Such individuals are only eligible for this specific unit type.
Particular income limits determined by the Department of HUD in accordance with the Section 202/8 program do apply. Those who qualify for this program type will pay 30% of his/her monthly income toward rent and utilities. Water, trash, sewer, recycling, utilities (excluding electricity and phone) are included in the rent. All 120 apartments are unfurnished one-bedroom units equipped with an air conditioner, refrigerator, and stove. Ten percent (10) of our apartments are handicapped/barrier-free units to some degree.
Other features include:
- 24 hour security
- 2 common area rooms (lounge and cafeteria)
- Computer Lab
- On-site laundry facility
- Free fitness privileges at partner YMCAs
All apartments require a one-year lease, which can be terminated with 30 days notice. A security deposit is required. Transient or short-term housing is not available at this location.
Services
Service Coordinators assist elderly individuals and persons with disabilities, living in federally-assisted multifamily housing, to obtain needed supportive services from community agencies. Service coordinators assess resident needs; identify and link residents to appropriate services, and monitor the delivery of services. A service coordinator may also educate residents about what services are available and how to use them, and help residents build informal support networks with other residents, family, and friends.
How to Apply for Housing
Applicants must apply in person at the South Chicago YMCA Senior Housing Center, 3039 E. 91st Street, Chicago, IL 60617. Application hours are 9:00am – 5:00pm Monday through Friday. Please click here for a downloadable version of the application request form.
Contact Us
South Chicago YMCA Senior Housing Center
3039 E. 91st Street
Chicago, IL 60617
T. 773.721.9100
F. 773.721.8896
Kimberly Spraggins
Property Manager
kimberly_spraggins@ymcachgo.org