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CHA Board Approves Funding for Next Phase at Lathrop; Project Will Add More Than 300 New or Renovated Apartments to the Campus

March 19, 2024

The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) Board of Commissioners approved funding for Phase IC of the Lathrop redevelopment at Tuesday’s Board Meeting. This long-awaited third phase will focus on the Lathrop South campus (south of Diversey Avenue) and will address all remaining vacant buildings on the Lathrop site. 

CHA Summer Youth programs are on track to reach 10 percent participation increase in 2024

July 29, 2024

Davora Buchanan was shy while growing up in Trumbull Park Homes. She kept to herself and read. Then she attended CHA’s Learn and Earn program, where teenage students explore career fields like entrepreneurship, arts and technology while earning a paycheck.

CHA student intern orientation 2024
Success Stories

Youth Spotlight: Llyod Matheny

July 29, 2023

When Lloyd Matheny was six days old, he was introduced to his foster mom, who adopted him after caring for him for a year. He grew up in an attentive, loving family on Chicago’s South Side – overcoming a congenital foot ailment. Today, he is a student at National Louis University studying social work, with a passion for poetry and helping others.

Still of Llyod Matheny, Recreation Leader, being interview on CBS News Chicago.

Manage Properties I Own

July 31, 2024

How to Apply For Summer Jobs

August 2, 2024

Application Dates: Application for Summer 2025 will be released in Spring 2025.  

Press Releases

CHA Announces Progress on Major Restore Home Initiative

May 1, 2024
In just a few months, the CHA has made significant progress on its Restore Home initiative, fully restoring and leasing several multi-family buildings and single-family homes that were previously vacant due to extensive repair needs.
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Chicago Park District Membership

August 2, 2024

The Chicago Housing Authority teams up with the Chicago Park District to give memberships to CHA residents ages 6-12. With this membership, youth can join Summer Day Camp and other Park Kids Programs in the fall, winter, and spring at any park with these programs.

Park memberships allow CHA residents to join programs at low to no costs. CHA also has year-round special programs for residents with disabilities of all ages.

How to do Business with CHA

August 5, 2024

Benefits

August 5, 2024

Partnering with the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) opens the door to a world of possibilities. By working together, you can help make a real difference in the lives of families and individuals in our community. The CHA offers a variety of opportunities for vendors, contractors, and service providers to contribute to meaningful projects that improve housing and services for residents. Together, we can create a brighter future for Chicago.

Here are some benefits of doing business with the Chicago Housing Authority:

Contracting Opportunities

August 6, 2024