Oak Park Housing Authority (OPHA)

21 South Boulevard, Oak Park, IL, 60302
(708)386-9322



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The Oak Park Housing Authority (OPHA) has announced it will open its applications for the housing voucher waitlist.  Pre-applications will be accepted between 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Ma
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The Oak Park Housing Authority (OPHA) has announced it will open its applications for the housing voucher waitlist. Pre-applications will be accepted between 8:30 a.m. on Monday, March
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About Oak Park Housing Authority (OPHA)

The Oak Park Housing Authority (OPHA) is an Illinois municipal corporation that was established in 1946 to provide housing for returning veterans of World War II. Today, the OPHA acts as the public housing authority for Oak Park and administers various Federal programs that assist the Village's low-income population in finding decent and affordable housing.

The OPHA administers the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program (formerly known as the Section 8 housing program). This Federally funded program provides rent subsidies that enable income-qualified participants to lease privately owned rental housing. Currently, about 450 participants are assisted through the HCV Program.

The OPHA also operates rental housing that is specifically designed to serve the Village's low-income elderly and disabled population. Working with its affiliate, the Oak Park Residence Corporation, the OPHA manages 3 rental developments containing nearly 300 units. Tenants of these developments receive Federal rent subsidies.


Mission Statement

The OPHA is committed to providing excellent customer service to our program participants and the public at large. The OPHA has worked hard to dispel the misconceptions concerning the (Section 8) Housing Choice Voucher Program. The Housing Choice Voucher Program offers property owners the opportunity to provide safe, decent and sanitary housing to low income families while benefiting from the advantages the HCV program offers.

Program Summary for Oak Park Housing Authority (OPHA)

Oak Park Housing Authority (OPHA) is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Oak Park Housing Authority (OPHA) manages several funded programs and has a total of 60 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Oak Park Housing Authority (OPHA) administered a total of 50 Section 8 Vouchers. Oak Park Housing Authority (OPHA) currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Oak Park Housing Authority (OPHA) is located at 21 South Boulevard, Oak Park, IL, 60302 and serves the city of Oak Park. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Oak Park Housing Authority (OPHA) at, (708)386-9322 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of Oak Park Housing Authority (OPHA) compared nationally Large
Last Updated 04/12/2014
Total Numbers of Communities N/A
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher N/A
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units N/A
Waiting list for the Oak Park Housing Authority (OPHA) is currently Open


2022 Income Limits for Cook County, IL

HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Cook County, IL:

Median Income
$0
Income Limit Category
Persons in Family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 50%
  • Very Low Income Limit
  • $31,850
  • $36,400
  • $40,950
  • $45,500
  • $49,150
  • $52,800
  • $56,450
  • $60,100
  • 30%
  • Extremely Low Income Limit
  • $19,150
  • $21,850
  • $24,600
  • $27,300
  • $30,680
  • $35,160
  • $39,640
  • $44,120
  • 80%
  • Low Income Limit
  • $51,000
  • $58,250
  • $65,550
  • $72,800
  • $78,650
  • $84,450
  • $90,300
  • $96,100

2017 Fair Market Rents for Cook County, IL

Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for Cook County, IL:

Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$912 $1055 $1232 $1569 $1878



Agency Name City State Section 8 Voucher Housing Units Status Distance

Housing Authority

Oak Park Housing Authority (OPHA) Program Type:
  • Section 8 Voucher
  • Low Rent Units
198
Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance Availability

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Cook County Quick Facts

Population: 5,246,456
Persons Per Household: 2.65
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 53.8%
Homeownership Rate: 58.3%
Housing Units: 2,170,156
Yearly Income Per Person: $30,183
Median Household Income: $54,548