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The Housing Choice Voucher Program
About the HCV Program
CHA’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program allows low-income families to rent quality housing in the private market via federal funds provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Through the HCV Program, CHA pays a portion of eligible families’ rent each month directly to the Property Owner/Manager. Participating families can use their vouchers to rent a house or apartment from private Property Owners throughout the city of Chicago.
Please Note: Effective August 1, 2011, CHA will absorb HCV Program Participants who port in from another Housing Authority. As such, the initial PHA will have no further responsibility to the family and CHA will cover the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) and all fees associated with administering the voucher. For a brief overview of the rules and regulations, see The Ins and Outs of Porting to Chicago.
Want to learn more about the HCV Program? View Eligibility Requirements >
Regional Office Locations and ZIP Codes Served
Central Office |
South Office |
Southwest Office |
West Office |
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60 E. Van Buren St. |
1741-49 E. 75th St. |
10 W. 35th Street |
2750 W. Roosevelt Road |
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Zip Codes Served: 60601, 60602, 60603, 60604, 60606, 60610, 60611, 60613, 60614, 60618, 60622, 60625, 60626, 60630, 60631, 60634, 60639, 60640, 60641, 60645, 60646, 60647, 60651, 60654, 60656, 60657, 60659, 60660, 60707 |
Zip Codes Served: 60615, 60637, 60649, 60653 |
Zip Codes Served: 60609, 60617, 60619, 60620, 60621, 60628, 60629, 60632, 60633, 60636, 60638, 60642, 60643, 60652, 60655, 60827
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Zip Codes Served: 60605, 60607, 60608, 60612, 60616, 60623, 60624, 60644, 60661 |
The Central Office services any ZIP codes not referenced above, all Applicants to the HCV Program as well as those who participate in CHA’s Special Programs (Family Self-Sufficiency, Mobility Counseling and Choose To Own Homeownership).
CHA Customer Call Center
312-935-2600 (TTY: 312-461-0079)
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Please Note: Effective December 2011, CHA’s HCV Program Offices will be closed on Saturday. If you require an appointment during non-business hours to accommodate work, class or other special needs, please contact the CHA Customer Call Center for assistance.