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Over 13,000 rental housing providers already rent their properties to HCV participant families and enjoy the following benefits:

The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) Health Partnership Program invites health-related organizations to collaborate in delivering valuable information and non-invasive screenings to residents. Participation in the program is voluntary and unpaid, ensuring that all partnerships focus solely on enhancing resident well-being. Organizations must complete an application for review and approval, which includes alignment with resident needs and compliance with program guidelines.

FamilyWorks helps families living in CHA’s public housing. FamilyWorks offers a variety of coaching services to help families in need. Families benefit from needs assessments, goal planning, coaching support, and referrals to essential services both internal and external to CHA.

General

• 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

Successfully managing your voucher with the Chicago Housing Authority is essential to maintaining your housing benefits and ensuring a stable living situation. Here are some tips to help you navigate the process smoothly and remain in good standing.

CHA encourages community members to stay informed on current issues and business actions pertaining to public housing in Chicago. 

In accordance with the Illinois Open Meetings Act, CHA notifies residents and the general public of upcoming Board and public meetings, and posts announcements, agendas, minutes, and resolutions to our Legistar site.

CHA's archive of contracts prior to the current year can be viewed here. Read the current year's contracts.

This tool allows the general public and other interested parties to browse information associated with CHA contracts and vendors online. CHA remains committed to assisting potential vendors in accessing this information.

Active and awarded contracts can be viewed here. This tool allows the general public and other interested parties to browse information associated with CHA contracts and vendors online. CHA remains committed to assisting potential vendors in accessing this information.

To view contracts for previous years, visit our Contract Archive library.