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Language Assistance

November 4, 2024
In accordance with federal, state and local law, CHA will make reasonable efforts to provide language assistance to ensure meaningful access to CHA's programs and activities, for Limited English Proficiency (LEP) persons.
Press Releases

Chicago Housing Authority launches user-friendly new website and streamlined waitlist application process

November 12, 2024
Simplified navigation, enhanced searchability and 100 percent mobile-friendly interface will make it easier for people to find and apply for affordable housing
Now live: Our new website and waitlist application process are now live!
Newsletter Article

Partnering for Sustainability: Tree Planting at Dearborn Homes

November 12, 2024

Team CHA joined the Chicago-based nonprofit

Tree Planting at Dearborn Homes
Newsletter Article

Development Update: Celebrating The Rehab Of Irene Mccoy Gaines Apartments

November 12, 2024

CHA and the Michael’s Organization celebrated the grand opening of the $45 million rehab of Irene McCoy Gaines Apartments, a 150-unit CHA senior property in East Garfield Park. The 17-story building, more than five decades old, will remain affordable for years to come after work financed through the U.S.

Ribbon Cutting at the Irene McCoy Gaines Apartments

Vendor Contract Archive

November 18, 2024

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.

Press Releases

CHA Board passes $1.3 billion 2025 budget

November 19, 2024
The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) Board of Commissioners approved the agency’s 2025 annual budget of $1.3 billion at Tuesday’s Board meeting.
Press Releases

CHA, The Michaels Organization celebrate grand re-opening of Albany Terrace Apartments

November 21, 2024
$93 million of renovations bring significant upgrades to 350-unit senior affordable housing community in Lower West Side.
Albany Terrace Apartments Ribbon Cutting

LaShawn Cobb

November 26, 2024
LaShawn Cobb was named to the Chicago Housing Authority Board of Commissioners by Mayor Brandon Johnson in 2024. An Assistant Teacher at the University of Chicago (Earl Shapiro Hall) since 2019, Commissioner Cobb is passionate about building strong relationships with children and families and establishing environments that allow for greater learning

Health & Wellness Program

December 3, 2024

About

The CHA-HCV Health & Wellness Program (HWP) was created in June 2022 to offer support to current HCV participants. The HWP provides individual and family therapy, case management, and can help participants find care in their community. The HWP also helps participants find general resources for basic needs.

Regional Offices/Appointments

December 6, 2024

CHA’s HCV Program offices are open from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (closed weekends and in observance of federal holidays).

For account-related assistance, HCV participant families should contact the CHA Customer Call Center by email at hcv@thecha.org or by phone at 312-935-2600 (TTY 312-461-0079). If the specialists cannot assist you, they will assign the inquiry to the appropriate team.