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The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) offers affordable rental housing opportunities with open waitlists. Explore available options using filters for community area, property type, and your unique accommodations to find your ideal home. Apply today!
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Edith Spurlock Sampson Apartments

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Redevelopment Plan

Cabrini NOW Planning and Design Process

The Chicago Housing Authority presented a draft redevelopment plan on December 11, 2024 for about 40 acres of land in the Cabrini area. CHA will share a draft plan report in early 2025 for public comment before any plans are finalized.

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Press Releases
January 31, 2025

Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) Update on Patrick Sullivan Apartments

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January 30, 2025

CHA/S2S Scholarship application period starts today; residents can apply for $2,000 awards

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January 17, 2025

Chicago Housing Authority Statement on Jordan/Collins Case

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