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Resident Spotlight: Jose Serrano

April 3, 2023

In 1989, Jose Serrano was desperate. He was recently married and had two young daughters. He had a manufacturing job but wasn’t making ends meet. He needed a lifeline. 

Jose Serrano behind his desk
Success Stories

Resident Spotlight: Demarion Brown Takes Flight

August 8, 2023

More than 180 incoming college freshmen celebrated their successes with a giant trunk party at CHA’s 13th annual Take Flight College Send-Off at the United Center in August 2023.

Demarion Brown (right) poses with his mother at the 2023 Take Flight event
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CHA, partners cut ribbon at Encuentro Square that includes 89 affordable units in Logan Square

February 18, 2025
$67.5 million development sits at the edge of the 606 Trail
Encuentro Square Opening - Outdoor

Land

February 27, 2025

CHA maintains hundreds of acres of not-yet-developed land throughout the city. Data includes PIN and the address of all CHA owned vacant parcels.   

Public Housing (PH)

February 27, 2025

CHA serves a diverse and vibrant public housing community. Find more information about the population here.

Policies

February 27, 2025

Public Housing Policies

February 27, 2025

CHA policies for governing its public housing developments include the Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP), residential lease agreement, and senior-designated housing plan.

Housing Choice Vouchers Policies

February 27, 2025

CHA’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program allows low-income families to rent quality housing in the private market via federal funds provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Demographics

February 27, 2025

Public Housing (PH)

February 27, 2025

Discover key details about CHA’s public housing portfolio, including property locations, building types, and designated target populations. Public Housing (PH) data is available at the property level and the building level.