The need for housing is great. In addition to the Chicago Housing Authority, there are other options available to help you find safe, affordable housing.
If you are in need of emergency shelter please call 3-1-1.
Chicago’s Coordinated Entry System
The Coordinated Entry System (CES) connects people who are experiencing homelessness to housing opportunities in Chicago. Access Points provide Coordinated Entry Assessments and updates on a walk-in basis. To get help quickly, visit a CES Access Point (see list below), call 3-1-1 or call the The Phone Access Point at 312.971.4178. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, and Tuesdays: 4:00 – 9:00 PM.
Please contact Access Points in advance to confirm hours.
For more information visit All Chicago.
Access Point Locations
Download the Access Points Info Sheet, including a map of locations.
| Agency | Address | Phone | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| North: Heartland Alliance Health – Uptown | 4009 N. Broadway Chicago, IL 60646 | 224-545-9219 | Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 9 AM – 3 PM Wed: 10 AM – 3 PM |
| North: Nourishing Hope – Sheridan Market | 3945 N. Sheridan Chicago, IL 60613 | 773-550-2972 | 2nd & 4th Mondays: 10 AM – 1 PM Tues – Fri: 10 AM – 1 PM |
| Northwest: Nourishing Hope – El Mercadito | 3533 W. North Ave. Chicago, IL 60613 | 773-550-2972 | 1st & 3rd Mondays: 12 PM – 3 PM |
| West: Franciscan Outreach Ask for Franciscan Outreach on the 1st Floor | 10 S Kedzie Chicago, IL 60612 | 312-746-5642 | Mon – Fri: 9 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Southwest: Phoenix Foundation | 5300 S. Pulaski Chicago, IL 60623 | 773-457-4429 | Mon & Tues: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Wed: 8 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Southwest: Phoenix Foundation | 2456 W. 71st St. Chicago, IL 60629 | 773-457-4429 | Wed: 1 – 4:30 PM Thurs & Fri: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
| South: Featherfist | 2255 E. 75th St. Chicago, IL 60649 | 773-721-7088, ext. 219 | Mon – Fri: 8 AM – 3 PM |
| South: Matthew House | 3722 S. Indiana Chicago, IL 6-0653 | 773-536-6628 | Mon – Fri: 6:30 AM – 11 AM & 1 PM – 4:30 PM |
| South: Heartland Alliance Health – Englewood | 5501 S Halsted Chicago, IL 60621 | 464-927-9937 | Mon, Tues, Fri: 9 AM – 1 PM |
| Youth 12-24: Broadway Youth Center (Minors receive limited services) | 1023 W. Irving Park Chicago, IL 60613 | 774-388-1600 | Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 9 AM – 3 PM Wed: 1 PM – 5 PM |
Housing for Veterans
The National Call Center for Homeless Veterans is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. Dial 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838) to access the US Department of Veteran Affairs services for homeless resources.
Victims of Domestic Violence
Call 911 if you are in danger or need medical assistance.
When you are able, call the Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline at 877-863-6338 for additional resources, including housing options. All calls are confidential.
Other Local Housing Agencies:
Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC)
The Housing Authority of Cook County offers public housing and Project-Based Voucher apartments in suburban Cook County
Federally Subsidized Apartments
The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s affordable apartment search can help you find subsidized apartments in Illinois. To apply or to reserve your spot on a waitlist, please contact the developments directly.
Start your search for a subsidized apartment.
Other Affordable Housing Opportunities
ILHousingSearch.org is a free online resource for renters to search for affordable, accessible and market-rate housing.
AffordableHousing.com is the largest resource for affordable apartments, condos, houses, and townhouses, including Section 8 rental housing and housing agency waitlists nationwide.