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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
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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.
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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!
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Tracey Scott to Transition out of Current Role as Chief Executive Officer of the Chicago Housing Authority

October 28, 2024
CHA CEO leaves the agency with strong financial position and more families served in its entire history; current CHA Board Chairwoman Angela Hurlock will serve as the Interim Chief Executive Officer while a search is conducted.
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CHA Board Approves New Private Property Management Contracts for 16 CHA Buildings

October 25, 2024

The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) Board of Commissioners today approved contracts with two Private Property Management (PPM) Firms to manage 16 CHA properties. Effective November 1, 2024, WinnResidential will assume management of 11 properties while 5T Management will assume management of five properties.

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Hundreds of property owners attend 15th annual Owner Symposium that helps them understand benefits of becoming owner in voucher program

October 11, 2024

Hundreds of property owners and industry professionals representing thousands of rental units throughout Chicago’s 77 community areas attended the 15th annual Chicago Housing Authority Owner Symposium last month at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, while hundreds more watched online via Webex Events.

Cheryl Burns (left), Chief of the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) department, with property owner Karen Forte
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More homes for families coming soon: CHA Board of Commissioners approves contracts to renovate 60 apartments in four vacant buildings as part of its Restore Home initiative

September 13, 2024

The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) continues to make steady progress on its Restore Home initiative, fully restoring and leasing several multi-family buildings and single-family homes that were previously vacant due to extensive repair needs.

Shavon Nowell, center, sits with her three daughters on their sofa in their new home.
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200 college-bound students get send-off at largest CHA Take Flight event in history

August 30, 2024
Nearly 60 schools locally and across the country were represented Tuesday at the Take Flight College Send-Off – the largest turnout in the event’s history with 200 incoming freshman being provided a fond farewell at Huntington Bank Stadium Club.
Three young women smile and wave at the camera while holding large purple bags. They are standing in a hallway with other people in the background. One woman wears a black sweatshirt and ripped jeans, the second woman wears a white letterman jacket and jeans, and the third woman wears a light-colored t-shirt and dark jeans.
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CHA response to press conference at Dearborn Homes

August 15, 2024
CHA is committed to addressing any issues that are reported in a timely manner. That’s why it is important for our senior leadership to regularly walk our sites and meet directly with resident leadership - as they did at Dearborn Homes August 13, 2024.
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Historic Gautreaux Settlement Agreement Amendment Accepted By Federal Court

August 1, 2024

Yesterday U.S. District Judge Marvin Aspen approved a jointly-proposed Amendment to the 2019 Settlement Agreement between the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) and Impact for Equity (IFE) in the landmark 1966 Gautreaux v. Chicago Housing Authority federal lawsuit.

Rendering of the exterior of the Ickes-Southbridge development.