The Chicago Housing Authority’s Project-Based Voucher, or PBV Program works to increase high-quality, affordable housing opportunities in healthy and revitalizing neighborhoods throughout the City of Chicago. CHA seeks to partner with developers and property owners of multi-unit rental buildings or portfolios to support economic opportunity and a healthy family life for Chicago residents. Through a competitive application process, PBV Program funds are allocated to Board-approved developments with 15- to 30-year Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) Contracts.
PBVs are available for new construction, substantial rehabilitation, or existing multi-unit buildings and provide rental assistance to families, seniors, and those needing supportive housing programs. Send questions to DevelopmentFinancing@theCHA.org.
- PBV Application Overview provides guidance to CHA’s priorities and application process for property owners and managers.
- PBV Preliminary Application: CHA staff are available to discuss potential development projects. A Preliminary Application can be submitted to DevelopmentFinancing@theCHA.org
- PBV Developer Tool Map
Tenants: If you need affordable housing, please apply through the CHA Wait List Portal.