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DPA Orientation Session

Feb 18, 2025 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Virtual Orientation Session
We appreciate your interest in the Chicago Housing Authority's DPA Program. This is an invitation to attend a virtual orientation to learn more about the program. Attending a DPA orientation is required to start your application process. Registrants are required to attend a full DPA orientation...
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DPA Orientation Session

Feb 4, 2025 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Virtual Orientation Session
We appreciate your interest in the Chicago Housing Authority's DPA Program. This is an invitation to attend a virtual orientation to learn more about the program. Attending a DPA orientation is required to start your application process. Registrants are required to attend a full DPA orientation...
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DPA Orientation Session

Mar 4, 2025 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Virtual Orientation Session
We appreciate your interest in the Chicago Housing Authority's DPA Program. This is an invitation to attend a virtual orientation to learn more about the program. Attending a DPA orientation is required to start your application process. Registrants are required to attend a full DPA orientation...
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DPA Orientation Session

Mar 18, 2025 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Virtual Orientation Session
We appreciate your interest in the Chicago Housing Authority's DPA Program. This is an invitation to attend a virtual orientation to learn more about the program. Attending a DPA orientation is required to start your application process. Registrants are required to attend a full DPA orientation...
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Choose to Own

July 19, 2024

CHA’s Choose to Own Homeownership Program (CTO) allows qualifying Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and Public Housing families to use their housing subsidy to purchase a home. Participants receive monthly assistance to help with part of their mortgage payments for up to 15 years (up to 30 years for head of households who are elderly or disabled).

The CTO program brings together experienced staff, community partnerships, and industry professionals to create a strong support network. This network helps guide you through the process of becoming a homeowner.

Down Payment Assistance

July 19, 2024

The Down Payment Assistance Program (DPA) helps families with upfront costs of buying a home. CHA residents are eligible for a $20,000 grant. However, CHA residents who receive a grant will be transitioned off of their subsidy. If you are not a CHA resident, but are an Illinois resident or moving to Chicago, you are eligible for a $10,000 grant. (Download a summary flier.)

Partners in Education Information Session

Feb 12, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Virtual Orientation Session
CHA residents can earn a certificate or a degree from City Colleges of Chicago for free or low cost. This is possible through a partnership with CCC called Partners in Education (PiE). PiE covers expenses such as tuition, uniforms, books, and exam fees. The program is on a rolling basis, however...
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Partners in Education Information Session

Feb 13, 2025 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Virtual Orientation Session
CHA residents can earn a certificate or a degree from City Colleges of Chicago for free or low cost. This is possible through a partnership with CCC called Partners in Education (PiE). PiE covers expenses such as tuition, uniforms, books, and exam fees. The program is on a rolling basis, however...
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Partners in Education Information Session

Feb 26, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Virtual Orientation Session
CHA residents can earn a certificate or a degree from City Colleges of Chicago for free or low cost. This is possible through a partnership with CCC called Partners in Education (PiE). PiE covers expenses such as tuition, uniforms, books, and exam fees. The program is on a rolling basis, however...
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Partners in Education Information Session

Feb 26, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Virtual Orientation Session
CHA residents can earn a certificate or a degree from City Colleges of Chicago for free or low cost. This is possible through a partnership with CCC called Partners in Education (PiE). PiE covers expenses such as tuition, uniforms, books, and exam fees. The program is on a rolling basis, however...
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