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Any housing unit selected by an HCV family must meet an acceptable level of health and safety, as established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), before CHA can approve it for occupancy. Performance requirements and acceptability criteria are applied to each room as well as to the building exterior, heating and plumbing, and general health and safety of the unit.

The HCV Owner Portal provides easy access to essential tools and information that can help streamline property management tasks. Through a free account on the HCV Owner Portal, you can:

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.

To encourage property owners to quickly re-lease their HQS-compliant units to HCV participants, the Chicago Housing Authority is offering vacancy payments for those that qualify. 

While the amount of a vacancy payment varies based on the length of the vacancy, property owners are eligible for up to two (2) months of the previous tenant’s Housing Assistance Payment (HAP).