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About Section 3

September 26, 2024

HUD has recently changed the definition of a Section 3 Business:

  • At least 51% owned by a CHA resident(s) or HCV participant(s)
  • At least 51% owned by a low-income person(s)
  • A business where low-income persons make up a minimum of 75% of the labor hours

HUD defines a Section 3 Worker as:

Any worker who currently fits or when hired within the past five years fit at least one of the following:

Partners in Education Information Virtual Session

Apr 30, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Virtual Orientation Session
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). PiE covers expenses such as tuition, uniforms, books, and exam fees. The program is on a rolling basis, however

CHA Scholarship Program

July 19, 2024

CHA encourages residents pursuing an undergraduate education to apply for the CHA Scholarship program. Awardees will receive $2,000 which can be used for tuition, books, or supplies.

The application for the 2025-2026 school year will be live January 30, 2025. Applicants will be notified of award status by July.

Selection Criteria:

Helpful Resources for Developers

October 11, 2024
CHA periodically releases solicitations for development partnerships that create or preserve affordable housing.

Full Eligibility Requirements for the Choose to Own Program

August 30, 2024

Program Requirements

  1. You must have had a CHA voucher or lived in public housing for at least one year.
  2. You need to be following all the rules of your lease and be in good standing.
  3. You must be buying a home for the first time and should not have owned a home in the last 3 years.
  4. You must meet the income, credit, and savings requirements.

Income

Employment Placement Services

July 19, 2024

If you are ready to find a job and want to be hired, the EPS program is here for you. Connect with an experienced Employment Placement Services provider to receive one-on-one help.   

EPS will help you make a resume, get ready for interviews and succeed on the job. Sign up today to learn about job opportunities that match your career goals. 

Press Releases

CHA Statement on ABLA/Brooks Homes Redevelopment and Resident Engagement

April 11, 2025

At the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA), our mission remains clear: to build and sustain strong communities where seniors thrive and every resident has the opportunity to unlock their economic power. We do this by providing quality, safe and affordable housing through a people-first approach.

The words "Speed of Trust" in green on a photo of Chicago Mayor Johnson and Constituents

CHA Statement on ABLA/Brooks Homes Redevelopment and Resident Engagement

April 11, 2025
In this Year of Renewal, we are approaching our work with urgency, transparency and a commitment to real, lasting solutions. Change doesn’t happen overnight—but meaningful progress is underway.

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.