Under state law, Illinois property owners who rent to participants in the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program may receive property tax abatement (“tax savings”) in an amount up to 19% of a property’s Equalized Assessed Value (EAV). The actual amount will depend upon tax rates, the state equalizer, EAV and the number of qualified units rented to HCV Program participants.
In order to qualify for this tax savings program, your property must meet the following criteria:
Free, safe, fun, and interactive year-round programs for CHA residents ages 6-21.
How to sign up:
Start by picking a CHA partner organization from the list below. Many programs require in-person registration at their location. Before you go, call or email to confirm they are accepting new participants, as some programs may be full.
Parents or guardians (for youth under 18) will need to fill out a form with basic contact information. You won’t need to provide sensitive details like a Social Security Number (SSN) or CHA ID#.
The Chicago Housing Authority's Project-Based Voucher (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.
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 engages in community-driven planning and design processes. The content and context of these processes may be unique for each community, but united by the aim of capturing community goals, priorities, and visions for their area and translating them into an actionable plan. With each phase, community stakeholder meetings are held with CHA resident leadership groups, other community groups, City of Chicago departments and City agencies. The three phases of community-driven planning can essentially be summarized as listen, suggest, and improve:
Hundreds of property owners and industry professionals representing thousands of rental units throughout Chicago’s 77 community areas attended the 15th annual Chicago Housing Authority Owner Symposium last month at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, while hundreds more watched online via Webex Events.
Mobility Areas are neighborhoods with low poverty (less than 20%) and low crime rates. Families may choose to move to these areas for better schools, safer streets, and more job opportunities.
The Mobility Counseling Program (MCP) helps families find housing Mobility Areas. A counselor will help you plan your move, find and apply for housing, and build a support network in your new community. Participants can also attend workshops to learn about budgeting, understanding leases, and moving tips.
Looking to complete your high school education? City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) offers free classes to help you earn your diploma. As a CHA resident, you can take advantage of this opportunity to prepare for your GED® Test or HiSET exam and move forward in your educational and career goals.
