Welcome to the Chicago Housing Authority

CHA helps build strong, vibrant communities throughout the city in partnership with a host of key stakeholders. As the largest owner of rental housing in Chicago, CHA provides homes to more than 50,000 people. CHA has almost 9,500 senior apartments and more than 7,000 units of family housing. It also oversees 35,000 Housing Choice Vouchers that allow low-income families to rent in the private market.

Recent News

CEO Woodyard to talk about Plan Forward with residents on June 19

Residents can meet with CEO Charles Woodyard and his staff to discuss "Plan Forward: Communities that Work" at a Resident Forum June 19 at the Charles Hayes Center. Spanish

CHA Statement: Cabrini Green

As part of Chicago Housing Authority’s new strategic initiative, “Plan Forward: Communities that Work,” CHA is committed to building strong, vibrant communities throughout Chicago...read more

The Central Advisory Council Announces the Beginning of Local Advisory Council (LAC) Nominations|El Consejo Consultivo Central Anuncia la Peticion de nominacion para las Elecciones del Consejo Consultivo Local

Candidate Election Form | Petition | Pre-Election Challenge

Mayor Emanuel and Chicago Housing Authority Launch New Strategic Blueprint “Plan Forward: Communities That Work”

New Plan developed with community and key stakeholder input to help build vibrant neighborhoods, quality housing and create opportunities for CHA residents to enter the global economy; Holistic approach seeks to improve all aspects of residents’ experiences in Chicago 

EEOP Short Form document

 

CHA's Strategic Plan Forward Video
CHA's Strategic Plan Forward Video