Housing

As the largest owner of rental property in Chicago, CHA offers a variety of housing opportunities for low-income families and senior citizens in four types of housing:

• Mixed-income developments located throughout the city;
• Senior apartments;
• Scattered site housing; and
• Traditional developments. 

Eligibility Requirements

Senior Properties

Please consult CHA’s Senior Property Listing to check age and eligibility requirements for senior designated buildings.

Hours of Operation

Monday and Wednesday:  10:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday:  12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday:  9:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 9, 2011: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Ph: 773.276.3393 | TDD: 773.276.0317

CHA will not accept applications at its central or satellite offices.

Family Properties

CHA is currently not accepting new applicants at any of its family properties. However, units are available for applicants who are on CHA's Family Housing Wait List, including those who were added after the Family Wait List Lottery in 2010.

Mixed-Income Properties

CHA is currently not accepting new applicants at any of its mixed-income properties.  Units are available only for applicants on CHA's Family Housing Wait List, including those who were added after the Family Wait List Lottery in 2010.  Eligibility requirements vary by development, but CHA has outlined a minimum tenant selection plan for all mixed-income properties.

PRA Properties

CHA is currently not accepting new applicants at any of its PRA properties. However, units are available for applicants who are on either the Family Housing Wait List or the HCV Program Wait List.  If you are an apartment owner or developer interested in property rental assistance through the PRA Program, download and fill out the application and instructions below:

• Full PRA Application with Instructions
• Fillable Forms Only