Attention Public Housing Residents & HCV Program Participants:

Public Comment Period for FY2025 MTW Annual Plan Amendment

The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) is scheduling a 30-day public comment period for a proposed FY2025 MTW Annual Plan Amendment related to the ground lease or sale of land at Altgeld Gardens for the future rehabilitation and expansion of the Up Top building by the non-profit By The Hand Club for Kids to expand their after-school programming.

The 30-day public comment period begins March 20 and ends April 18, 2025. Please click on the link for additional details.

CHA will host two public comment hearings—one livestream and one in-person:

  • In-person:  Wed, March 26, 6:00 pm, Altgeld Gardens, 951 E 132nd Pl - Comments can be submitted in person. (Sign and Spanish interpreters will be present.)
  • Live Stream: Mon, March 31, at 11:00 am  - View the Live Comment Hearing. (Sign interpreter will be present.) Comments can be submitted in the Livestream chat.

Attention All HCV Program Participants, Public Housing Residents, RAD & PBV Residents

Proposed Updates to the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Administrative (Admin) Plan

The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) is releasing proposed updates to the HCV Admin Plan for public comment.

The 30-day public comment period begins April 1, 2025, and ends April 30, 2025. While CHA encourages and welcomes all program participants, residents, and the community-at-large to review the proposed updates to the HCV Admin Plan you are not required to view or attend the public comment hearings to submit comments. Your presence or absence at the hearing does not affect your housing.

CHA will host two public comment hearings—one livestream and one in-person:

  • Livestream: Tue, Apr 8, 2025, at 11:00 am, www.thecha.org
    (A recording of the livestream session will be available following the hearing. A Sign interpreter will be present.)
  • In-person: Wed, Apr 9, 2025, at 6:00 pm, FIC 4859 S Wabash
    (Sign and Spanish interpreters will be present.)

Moving To Work Plans and Reports

CHA has participated in the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Moving to Work (MTW) Program since 2000. As an MTW agency, CHA has regulatory and funding flexibility to develop locally driven strategies to encourage resident self-sufficiency; achieve efficiencies and cost savings in programs and operations; and increase housing options for low-income residents. Without this flexibility, CHA would not be able to provide such a wide variety of programs for residents while continuing to invest in vital capital and development projects.

The MTW Annual Plan is based on HUD reporting requirements outlined in Form 50900 (Attachment B of the MTW Agreement). The MTW Annual Plan requires a public comment process and is due to HUD 75 days prior to the start of the upcoming fiscal year. The annual plan includes required information on planned operations and activities for the fiscal year, including proposed new MTW activities that require HUD approval for the upcoming fiscal year.