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• First-Time Homebuyer: You must not have owned a home in the last three years.
• Grant Limits: For non-CHA residents, combined grants and credits (including seller’s credit and gift funds) cannot exceed 20% of the purchase price.
• Debt-to-Income Ratio: Your total debt payments must not be more than 50% of your income.
• Property Location: The property must be within the City of Chicago.
• Primary Residence: The home must be your primary residence and cannot be used only as an investment property.
• Eligible Homes: You can buy single-family

CHA has nine Digital Resource Centers (DRCs) located in various CHA family properties and community centers across Chicago. These centers can hold between 20 and 40 people. DRC's are staffed by CHA residents or Housing Choice Voucher Program participants. Each center has computers, updated software, projectors, and Wi-Fi.

What You Can Do There:
DRCs offer open computer time, technical help, and special programs for people of all ages. They are open to CHA residents and everyone in the community.

Contact the Victim Assistance Program (VAP) at 312-913-7396. This line is not for emergencies, if in immediate danger call 911.

CHA offers support for residents affected by violence in accordance with the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), which covers violence against women and men. This includes helping them relocate if eligible. The two main transfer types are:

If you have faced violence, you have access to special services to help you recover and become stronger. These services check the safety and well-being of your family, provide helpful referrals, and, if needed, help you move to a safer place. We make sure services are tailored to your needs. If English is not your first language and you need language assistance, we will take steps to help you understand the services and information.

You can earn money while you learn in the CHA Hospitality Training Program. Get paid for up to 9 months of training and work at CHA Golden Diners locations around Chicago. 

Connect with E&ES to get started. E&ES will help you get industry certifications in hospitality and food service so you're ready for a new job when the paid training is done. Sign up today to reach your career goals! 

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) reports contain findings of its audits and evaluations regarding the activities and initiatives of the CHA.

OIG publications detail its activities and achievements, as well as outline its ongoing and planned work.