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The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) is a public housing agency based in Chicago, Illinois. Our website www.thecha.org is an information and communication technology that informs the public about the CHA’s mission and activities.

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CHA has participated in the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Moving to Work (MTW) Program since 2000. As an MTW agency, CHA has regulatory and funding flexibility to develop locally driven strategies to encourage resident self-sufficiency; achieve efficiencies and cost savings in programs and operations; and increase housing options for low-income residents. Without this flexibility, CHA would not be able to provide such a wide variety of programs for residents while continuing to invest in vital capital and development projects.

CHA management is responsible for establishing and maintaining measurable processes to ensure that CHA programs operate economically, efficiently, effectively, and with integrity.

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:

If you or someone in your household has a disability, CHA is here to help. Learn how to request a reasonable accommodation to make your apartment more comfortable and accessible.

Reasonable Accommodations: You may ask for changes to your unit, a transfer to an accessible unit, or other accommodations to ensure full access and enjoyment of your CHA unit. Some examples of reasonable accommodations include:

•    Installation of grab bars.

•    Replacement of carpet with vinyl flooring.