Chicago Housing Authority (CHA)
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The Chicago Housing Authority provides homes to more than 65,000 households while championing vibrant, healthy communities across the city.
www.theCHA.org
www.theCHA.org
Big news from CHA: We’ve released findings from our first resident survey in years. This feedback from thousands of residents will shape future policies & programs.
See the results here: https://www.thecha.org/resident-survey
See the results here: https://www.thecha.org/resident-survey
December 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Big news from CHA: We’ve released findings from our first resident survey in years. This feedback from thousands of residents will shape future policies & programs.
See the results here: https://www.thecha.org/resident-survey
See the results here: https://www.thecha.org/resident-survey
The first episode of @nbcchicago's "Making a Difference" holiday special hosted by @EvrodCassimy aired on Dec. 15. It highlighted a woman who battled cancer but never stopped giving back. https://www.nbcchicago.com/video/top-videos-home/woman-continues-community-work-amid-cancer-battle/3863981/
December 17, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The first episode of @nbcchicago's "Making a Difference" holiday special hosted by @EvrodCassimy aired on Dec. 15. It highlighted a woman who battled cancer but never stopped giving back. https://www.nbcchicago.com/video/top-videos-home/woman-continues-community-work-amid-cancer-battle/3863981/
Happy Hanukkah from the Chicago Housing Authority!
As the Festival of Lights begins, we honor the spirit of resilience, hope, and community. May each candle you light bring warmth, joy, and togetherness to your home.
As the Festival of Lights begins, we honor the spirit of resilience, hope, and community. May each candle you light bring warmth, joy, and togetherness to your home.
December 17, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Happy Hanukkah from the Chicago Housing Authority!
As the Festival of Lights begins, we honor the spirit of resilience, hope, and community. May each candle you light bring warmth, joy, and togetherness to your home.
As the Festival of Lights begins, we honor the spirit of resilience, hope, and community. May each candle you light bring warmth, joy, and togetherness to your home.
Happy Thanksgiving Week! CHA offices will be closed for the holiday from 1pm on Nov. 26 through Nov. 28.
November 24, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Happy Thanksgiving Week! CHA offices will be closed for the holiday from 1pm on Nov. 26 through Nov. 28.
The 10 Year Roadmap for Public Housing Sustainability estimates $169.1B is needed to preserve America’s public housing. With this estimate, this moment calls for action to preserve public housing. Join CHA in being part of the solution. www.10yearroadmap.org/interimreport
November 7, 2025 at 4:55 PM
The 10 Year Roadmap for Public Housing Sustainability estimates $169.1B is needed to preserve America’s public housing. With this estimate, this moment calls for action to preserve public housing. Join CHA in being part of the solution. www.10yearroadmap.org/interimreport
And the awards go to....
CHA wins four NAHRO Community Innovation Awards at the 2025 National Conference.
Learn more...
https://www.thecha.org/news/press-releases
CHA wins four NAHRO Community Innovation Awards at the 2025 National Conference.
Learn more...
https://www.thecha.org/news/press-releases
November 6, 2025 at 6:17 PM
And the awards go to....
CHA wins four NAHRO Community Innovation Awards at the 2025 National Conference.
Learn more...
https://www.thecha.org/news/press-releases
CHA wins four NAHRO Community Innovation Awards at the 2025 National Conference.
Learn more...
https://www.thecha.org/news/press-releases
Congratulations 2025 LevelUp Graduates!
CHA’s LevelUp program, helps participants achieve financial stability while working towards their educational, professional, and personal goals. Check out highlights from their recent graduation ceremony.
https://www.thecha.org/levelup
CHA’s LevelUp program, helps participants achieve financial stability while working towards their educational, professional, and personal goals. Check out highlights from their recent graduation ceremony.
https://www.thecha.org/levelup
November 5, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Congratulations 2025 LevelUp Graduates!
CHA’s LevelUp program, helps participants achieve financial stability while working towards their educational, professional, and personal goals. Check out highlights from their recent graduation ceremony.
https://www.thecha.org/levelup
CHA’s LevelUp program, helps participants achieve financial stability while working towards their educational, professional, and personal goals. Check out highlights from their recent graduation ceremony.
https://www.thecha.org/levelup
Need a hero? Here they are! These two super readers are on the case and know exactly how to save the day! Hero's celebrate Halloween.
October 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Need a hero? Here they are! These two super readers are on the case and know exactly how to save the day! Hero's celebrate Halloween.
#ICYMI #CHADevelopmentUpdate
CHA and its partners celebrated the grand opening of Lakeview Landing, a new development for people with physical disabilities thats safe, affordable, fully accessible and provides the support needed to live independently.
https://bit.ly/435r8Ej
CHA and its partners celebrated the grand opening of Lakeview Landing, a new development for people with physical disabilities thats safe, affordable, fully accessible and provides the support needed to live independently.
https://bit.ly/435r8Ej
October 31, 2025 at 2:42 AM
#ICYMI #CHADevelopmentUpdate
CHA and its partners celebrated the grand opening of Lakeview Landing, a new development for people with physical disabilities thats safe, affordable, fully accessible and provides the support needed to live independently.
https://bit.ly/435r8Ej
CHA and its partners celebrated the grand opening of Lakeview Landing, a new development for people with physical disabilities thats safe, affordable, fully accessible and provides the support needed to live independently.
https://bit.ly/435r8Ej
Last Thursday, the Youth Opportunities team hosted the "Your Path, Your Potential" info session and book fair at Dearborn Homes! CHA families explored year-round opportunities, picked out some great books, and learned about CHA’s education support programs.
October 29, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Last Thursday, the Youth Opportunities team hosted the "Your Path, Your Potential" info session and book fair at Dearborn Homes! CHA families explored year-round opportunities, picked out some great books, and learned about CHA’s education support programs.
The 18th Annual CHA Operation Warm Coat Distribution and Resource Fair was a huge success! We partnered with 30 resource organizations to help CHA families get ready for winter. The 5,000 warm hearts and countless smiles made it all worthwhile. #OperationWarm
October 29, 2025 at 1:15 AM
The 18th Annual CHA Operation Warm Coat Distribution and Resource Fair was a huge success! We partnered with 30 resource organizations to help CHA families get ready for winter. The 5,000 warm hearts and countless smiles made it all worthwhile. #OperationWarm
The Choose To Own program allows qualified families to use their housing subsidy towards mortgage payments. Attending a CTO orientation session is a requirement for the program. Register here: https://t.co/f6gw7IbqFq
October 26, 2025 at 8:10 PM
The Choose To Own program allows qualified families to use their housing subsidy towards mortgage payments. Attending a CTO orientation session is a requirement for the program. Register here: https://t.co/f6gw7IbqFq
October marks #DigitalInclusionWeek. Learn more about CHA's Technology Access and Education program, which bridges the digital divide and provides residents with the tools and resources they need.
Listen: https://www.thecha.org/news/our-house-lets-talk-about-digital-inclusion
Listen: https://www.thecha.org/news/our-house-lets-talk-about-digital-inclusion
October 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
October marks #DigitalInclusionWeek. Learn more about CHA's Technology Access and Education program, which bridges the digital divide and provides residents with the tools and resources they need.
Listen: https://www.thecha.org/news/our-house-lets-talk-about-digital-inclusion
Listen: https://www.thecha.org/news/our-house-lets-talk-about-digital-inclusion
October is #DomesticViolence awareness month. Learn more about CHA's Victim Assistance program, how to reach out for help, and the resources available to qualified residents.
Listen to#CHAOurHousePodcast- https://www.thecha.org/news/our-house-lets-talk-about-chas-victim-assistance-program
Listen to#CHAOurHousePodcast- https://www.thecha.org/news/our-house-lets-talk-about-chas-victim-assistance-program
October 14, 2025 at 11:34 PM
October is #DomesticViolence awareness month. Learn more about CHA's Victim Assistance program, how to reach out for help, and the resources available to qualified residents.
Listen to#CHAOurHousePodcast- https://www.thecha.org/news/our-house-lets-talk-about-chas-victim-assistance-program
Listen to#CHAOurHousePodcast- https://www.thecha.org/news/our-house-lets-talk-about-chas-victim-assistance-program
Join Illinois Student Assistance Commission to learn about applying for FAFSA, financial aid and scholarships to start your college journey. Sign up for a workshop by scanning the QR code or visit: qrto.org/DJKUEg.
October 14, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Join Illinois Student Assistance Commission to learn about applying for FAFSA, financial aid and scholarships to start your college journey. Sign up for a workshop by scanning the QR code or visit: qrto.org/DJKUEg.
Breast Cancer Awareness month started in 1985 as a week-long campaign by the @AmericanCancer Society. Help to bring awareness to breast cancer by wearing pink this month. Stay strong and continue the fight!
October 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Breast Cancer Awareness month started in 1985 as a week-long campaign by the @AmericanCancer Society. Help to bring awareness to breast cancer by wearing pink this month. Stay strong and continue the fight!
Calling all property owners! Join us tomorrow at 1 p.m. for our 4th session of the 2025 Symposium Webinar Series — Aligning Your Property with the Market: A Guide to Setting Rental Rates.
Register: http://bit.ly/4nArqv9
Register: http://bit.ly/4nArqv9
October 8, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Calling all property owners! Join us tomorrow at 1 p.m. for our 4th session of the 2025 Symposium Webinar Series — Aligning Your Property with the Market: A Guide to Setting Rental Rates.
Register: http://bit.ly/4nArqv9
Register: http://bit.ly/4nArqv9
Partner Spotlight: Steve Thomas (5T Management owner) started with 11 units in 1998 and now owns 500 units. Many of the units 5T owns or operates accept Housing Choice Vouchers. Thomas helps other property owners and communicates his path at events like CHA’s Owner Symposium.
October 7, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Partner Spotlight: Steve Thomas (5T Management owner) started with 11 units in 1998 and now owns 500 units. Many of the units 5T owns or operates accept Housing Choice Vouchers. Thomas helps other property owners and communicates his path at events like CHA’s Owner Symposium.
The Choose To Own program allows qualified families to use their housing subsidy towards mortgage payments. Attending a CTO orientation session is a requirement for the program. Register here: https://t.co/f6gw7IbqFq
September 29, 2025 at 4:06 PM
The Choose To Own program allows qualified families to use their housing subsidy towards mortgage payments. Attending a CTO orientation session is a requirement for the program. Register here: https://t.co/f6gw7IbqFq
The CHA Board approved three new Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) contracts that add PBV units to developments in Humboldt Park and West Englewood. Read the press release here:
https://www.thecha.org/news/chicago-housing-authority-board-commissioners-approves-69-new-project-based-vouchers-adding
https://www.thecha.org/news/chicago-housing-authority-board-commissioners-approves-69-new-project-based-vouchers-adding
September 29, 2025 at 3:30 AM
The CHA Board approved three new Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) contracts that add PBV units to developments in Humboldt Park and West Englewood. Read the press release here:
https://www.thecha.org/news/chicago-housing-authority-board-commissioners-approves-69-new-project-based-vouchers-adding
https://www.thecha.org/news/chicago-housing-authority-board-commissioners-approves-69-new-project-based-vouchers-adding
That's a wrap! Thank you for joining us, either in person or online, as we celebrated 16 years of education and networking. We hope you enjoyed OS25, but the learning doesn't stop here. Check out what's next in the Symposium Webinar Series at: chaownersymposium.org/webinars.
September 25, 2025 at 9:30 PM
That's a wrap! Thank you for joining us, either in person or online, as we celebrated 16 years of education and networking. We hope you enjoyed OS25, but the learning doesn't stop here. Check out what's next in the Symposium Webinar Series at: chaownersymposium.org/webinars.
The 2025 CHA Owner Symposium is underway! Attendees can expect an exciting day of education and networking, with several opportunities to learn from experts and gather the resources they need to grow their business. Join the LiveStream at 10:30 AM! https://www.youtube.com/live/Zx84QSEQzNs
September 25, 2025 at 3:09 PM
The 2025 CHA Owner Symposium is underway! Attendees can expect an exciting day of education and networking, with several opportunities to learn from experts and gather the resources they need to grow their business. Join the LiveStream at 10:30 AM! https://www.youtube.com/live/Zx84QSEQzNs
CHA Resident-Owned & Section 3 Businesses: Come attend WORC's Resource Fair to get insights from experienced professionals, tools and support services at workshops designed for business success. Register here: https://t.co/MpYKSOjwdN or scan the QR code. https://t.co/fx5iVOoikr
September 23, 2025 at 6:38 PM
CHA Resident-Owned & Section 3 Businesses: Come attend WORC's Resource Fair to get insights from experienced professionals, tools and support services at workshops designed for business success. Register here: https://t.co/MpYKSOjwdN or scan the QR code. https://t.co/fx5iVOoikr