Cook Co. periodically (every 3-4 years) puts our a
pre-application which individuals can fill out and send it.  This
"pre-application", as I understand it, then secures a person a spot on the
waiting list.  The actual waiting list can be many months to many years before a
person is then sent a formal application packet.  At which time, they can fill
out the packet, and if accepted, they are able to get a Sec 8 certificate for
low income housing (rent is set at 1/3 a persons income, no matter what the
income is). 

Thought this certainly is not a "quick fix" for someone's perm. housing needs,
it at least gets your  name on the waiting list.  And, like the Lottery says,
"you can't win if you don't play." 

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