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Getting Started

August 5, 2024
Doing business with the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) offers great benefits, such as helping communities and gaining new business opportunities.

Year of Renewal

April 11, 2025

The “Year of Renewal” is a dedicated effort to rebuild trust, transparency and accountability in 2025 and beyond. 

The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) is taking key steps to:

Helpful Resources for Business Partners

June 24, 2024

Workshops & Training

The Department of Procurement and Contracts (DPC) has a variety of workshops throughout the year at the Charles A. Hayes Family Investment Center (FIC) located at 4859 S. Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60615. 

Our Supplier Portal workshops specifically teach participants how to create a new vendor account, reset a password, and review and electronically bid for open solicitations.

Request for Proposal (RFP) 101 video on YouTube

Transparency in Action: CHA Data & Impact Hub

February 27, 2025

Am I a Voucher Holder or Public Housing Resident?

July 17, 2024
Knowing the kind of housing assistance that you receive would be key in knowing where to head over for resources and support. Here is a quick guide on how to tell if you are a Voucher Holder or a Public Housing Resident.
Press Releases

Chicago Housing Authority Office of the Inspector General wins National Award for Excellence

April 15, 2025

CHICAGO (April 15, 2025): The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has been awarded a 2024 Exemplary Knighton Award for best performance audit among local government audit organizations of similar size across the U.S. and Canada.

LevelUp: 6 steps to Economic Power

July 19, 2024

CHA’s LevelUp Program, (formerly known as the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program), helps participants achieve financial stability while working towards their educational, professional, and personal goals. The program is designed to assist participants on a personalized path toward economic independence and overall well-being.

HCV Participant Bootcamp @ the FIC

May 13, 2025 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Charles A. Hayes Family Investment Center
This in-person event will cover everything you need to know about the HCV Program, including entering the program and finding a unit that meets your needs, completing the required paperwork, HQS inspections and HCV Program enforcement. Plus, you'll be able to visit with several organizations

Section 3 Jobs

July 19, 2024

Businesses that get money from HUD (like for building projects or other federal help) must offer job training, jobs, and contracts to people with low or very low incomes. Section 3 jobs are available to everyone, including both people who live in CHA housing and those who don't.

You can find available Section 3 jobs on the CHA WORC portal. CHA's WORC team can help connect you to Section 3 jobs with CHA contractors and partners. Businesses that want to hire 

Partners in Education

July 19, 2024
CHA residents can earn a certificate or a degree from City Colleges of Chicago for free or low cost. This is possible through a partnership with CCC called Partners in Education (PiE).