Public Housing
Public Housing Properties
Lake County Housing Authority maintains 332 units of housing developed for senior citizens and persons with disabilities. Senior housing typically includes one studio, one and two bedroom apartments and accessible one bedroom units. A single bedroom unit contains approximately 550 square feet of living space. Floor Plans are available upon request.
Available Programs and Properties
On 04/08/2025, at 8:00AM the Lake County Housing Authority will open its 1-bedroom waiting list for income qualified households of no more than two persons for the following properties:
Public Housing Senior Communities
For applicants where head of household must be at least 55 years of age:
- Hawley Manor - Grayslake, IL
- Beach Haven Tower - Round Lake Beach, IL
For applicants where head of household must be at least 55 years of age or have a disability:
- Shiloh Tower - Zion, IL
Pre-applications for income qualified households of no more than two persons will be accepted through our RentCafé portal until 950 applications are received. New Applicants will need to create an LCHA account (scroll to the bottom and click on "Click here to register") and have a valid email address before applying to the waitlist.
Click Here To Apply Online For Public Housing
Income Eligibility
To qualify for either the Housing Choice Voucher program or Low Rent Public Housing program, your family income cannot exceed the limits established by HUD. These income limits are set by the federal government and updated annually. Please refer to the HUD website for current income limits https://www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/il.html.
Application Preferences
Our waiting lists prioritize households that meet certain conditions. All preferences will be verified.
When completing the preferences section, indicate if any of the following apply to the head of household, spouse, or co-head:
- Live or work in Lake County? (15 points)
- Head or spouse is a Veteran? (10 points)
Before You Apply
Review HUD's Fraud Notice: Before applying, you must review the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development document available at: https://illakecounty.tenmast.com/apply/content/home/FormHUD-1141.pdf. This document explains that knowingly providing false or misleading information to obtain assisted housing constitutes fraud and carries penalties.
Gather Required Information: Have the names, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers ready for all household members.
Review Housing Options: If you're unsure which housing program or property best suits your needs, please review the property and program descriptions on our website https://www.lakecountyha.org/locations/list before beginning your application. Visit our website for information about our Public Housing Senior buildings.
Important Reminders
- There are no fees for applying to our waiting lists.
- Applications are processed in order by date and time of submission.
- All mailing address changes MUST be submitted in writing to the Agency.
- Save your Log In ID and Password! You will need this information to check your application status.
- Please do not call the agency for application status updates.
- To check your status, visit our Wait List Status page at https://www.lakecountyha.org/waiting-list-status or our FAQs page at https://www.lakecountyha.org/faqs.
Reasonable Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability that prevents you from participating in our online application process, please submit your request in writing to waitlist@lakecountyha.org or the address below. Include your name, address, and current phone number.
Lake County Housing Authority
Attn: Public Housing Wait List Application
33928 N. U.S. Highway 45 Grayslake, IL 60030
Public Housing Policies & Procedures
Grievance Procedure Effective 8/1/21
The Public Housing Program
Flat Rents FY 2024 (effective 1/01/24)
Utility Allowance Schedule (effective 11/01/23)
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Click on the property title to see a brief description & floor plan.
Millview Manor
Located at 801 Cunningham St, Antioch, IL 60002
Millview Manor is a 3 story 55 & Older senior apartment community.
1 BR units
John Kuester Manor
Located at 310 Osage St, Wauconda, IL 60084
Kuester Manor is a 3 story 55 & Older senior apartment community.
1 BR units
Orchard Manor
Located at 465 Orchard St, Antioch, IL 60002
Orchard Manor is a 3 story 55 & Older senior apartment community.
1 BR units
Beach Haven Towers
Located at 730 Golfview Dr, Round Lake Beach, IL 60073
Beach Haven is is a 5 story 55 & Older senior apartment community.
1 & 2 BR units
Hawley Manor
Located at 22 & 42 Hawley St, Grayslake, IL 60030
Hawley Manor is a 3 story 55 & Older senior apartment community.
1 & 2 BR units
Shiloh Towers
Located at 1525 27th St, Zion, IL 60099
Shiloh Towers is a 7 story 55 & older senior and disabled apartment community.
1 & 2 BR units
Warren Manor
Located at 34425 N. Almond Rd, Gurnee, IL 60031
Warren Manor is a 2 story Walk-Up 55 & Older senior apartment community.
1 & 2 BR units
The staff working to meet your affordable housing needs includes Housing Managers, Maintenance Technicians, Custodians, and a Resident Services Coordinator. We hope you will view us as your partner in successful living during your stay as one of our residents.
All Public Housing Properties Are SMOKE FREE!
The Public Housing program operates according to the Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy effective 8/1/21 written by Lake County Housing Authority and approved by HUD.
This plan is referred to as the ACOP.
The Housing Authority furnishes:
- A centrally located community room with a fully equipped kitchen
- Laundry facilities
- Intercom systems
- Storage space
- Tubs and/or showers
- Fire suppression sprinkler systems
- Emergency lighting systems
- Doors with peep holes
- Emergency assist alarms
- Cable TV hookups (optional)
- Trash disposal
- Recycling Programs (selected sites)
- Appliances
- Some window treatments
- Common area furniture
- Carpeted and/or tile floor
- Air conditioners in senior units
- Reasonable accommodations to improve accessibility
Families are housed in accordance with the Authority’s occupancy standards in two-, three-, four-, or five-bedroom homes. We provide a stove and refrigerator. In certain instances, and with prior approval, residents can choose to paint their own unit. Upon request, the Authority will supply the paint and painting materials.
Residents occupying family units are expected to maintain their own yards. As with senior housing, the Authority will consider requests for reasonable accommodations to make a unit more accessible for a disabled member of the family.
New Flat Rents for Low Rent Public Housing
Flat Rents FY 2024 (effective 1/01/24)
Applicant Screening
The Lake County Housing Authority has adopted policies and procedures to screen applicants prior to their admission into the Low Rent Public Housing Program. These are designed to ensure eligibility and that an applicant will comply with essential terms of the lease. Screening allows the Authority to assess the individual behavior of each applicant with respect to:
- Past performance in meeting financial obligations, especially rent;
- A record of disturbance of neighbors, destruction of property or having housekeeping habits at prior residences which may adversely affect the health, safety, or well-being of other residents or cause damage to the property;
- Involvement in criminal activity on the part of any member of the applicant’s family;
- A record of eviction from housing or termination from other housing assistance programs for behavior that relates to lease obligations or program requirements;
- An applicant’s ability and willingness to comply with terms of the Authority’s lease;
- An applicant’s failure to provide true and complete information related to eligibility, the award of a preference, allowances, family composition, or rent.
The Housing Authority will seek to obtain:
- Responses from current and at least one former landlord – A positive or neutral response would mean the applicant family could be recommended for admission.
- Responses from utility suppliers (if applicable) – A positive or neutral response that is consistent with the landlord information could result in a recommendation for admission.
- The Housing Authority will consider criminal histories of all family members in reaching a decision on admission. Past convictions may not automatically disqualify an applicant. The Authority will assess the seriousness, time of occurrence and evidence of rehabilitation.
- Response from housing provider other than a private landlord (if applicable) – The applicant must be considered capable of and willing to comply with the PHA lease terms for a recommendation of admission to be made.
- Credit Report or Landlord Record Service Report (if applicable) – The applicant must have a neutral or good record for a recommendation for admission. This would include no recent evictions and no history of non-payment of rent.
- Home Visit Report – To be recommended for admission the applicant must receive a satisfactory or better rating on the home visit.