Ask CHA Anything about the HCV Program
Thursday, September 8, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. | Click Here to Register for the Webinar
We’re here to answer your general questions about the HCV Program! From moving and inspections, to re-examinations, enforcement and subsidy payments, our panel of CHA staff are ready to share their knowledge with you. The session will be entirely Q&A (questions will be submitted in the question chat box) and the panel will address as many as possible.
Note: The panelists will not be able to address account-specific questions during the session.
Symposium Week '22
Monday, September 19 to Friday, September 23 | Click Here to Register
Join us for the premier virtual event for Chicago's rental housing providers! Symposium Week is a free, and entirely virtual, event held on Webex Events (formerly Socio). No download is required, and attendees can network and watch 16+ educational sessions live or on-demand throughout the week.
HQS Inspections for Property Owners
Tuesday, September 27, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. | Click Here to Register for the Webinar
Be ready for your next Housing Quality Standards inspection! Join us as CHA’s inspectors walk through a typical HQS inspection, highlight common health and safety hazards, explain technical requirements, share best practices for repairs and explain how to get back in compliance if the inspection fails.
How Participant Changes Impact Tenancy
Tuesday, October 4, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. | Click Here to Register for the Webinar
Step into your tenant’s shoes and learn about the participant side of the HCV Program, including income changes, family composition changes, delayed moves, reasonable accommodations, enforcement actions, and more.
Preparing Your Property for Winter
Tuesday, October 18, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. | Click Here to Register for the Webinar
Is your home ready for winter? Join us to learn about the repairs and improvements you can make to your home or property that can help protect it from unpredictable weather elements, optimize energy and lower utility bills.
Property Owner Networking Event @ The FIC
Thursday, October 20, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. | Click Here to Register for the In-Person Event
Join fellow property owners in‐person to share experiences, discuss best practices and learn from each other. CHA staff will be on hand to help facilitate the event, but the evening is all yours.
Accessible Units & CHA's Home Modification Fund
Tuesday, November 1, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. | Click Here to Register for the Webinar
Accessible units are in high demand! But did you know HCV participants with a verifiable disability can apply to receive home accessibility modifications free of charge? Plus, since accessible units are higher priced, HCV families who rent them may be eligible for additional subsidy? Join us to learn more about how CHA is working to expand the accessible unit pool and create long‐term housing solutions for people with disabilities.
Finding the Right Tenant for Your Property
Tuesday, November 15, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. | Click Here to Register for the Webinar
Hear from our panel of experts on best practices for marketing your property, screening prospective tenants starting your landlord‐tenant relationship off positively. This session will also cover commonly misunderstood legal requirements for screening and move‐in!
HCV 101
Thursday, November 17, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. | Click Here to Register for the Webinar
Join us as CHA staff gets back to basics and breaks down how the voucher program works. This session will also address frequently asked questions about CHA policies and procedures.
How CHA Determines Contract Rent
Tuesday, December 6, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. | Click Here to Register for the Webinar
How does CHA determine Contract Rent offers? This session will cover the many factors that play a role in rent calculations including unit location, utilities and more. You’ll even figure out the math yourself using a few general examples ... with the help of CHA staff, of course.
Online Account Management
Thursday, December 15, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. | Click Here to Register for the Webinar
Did you know that CHA offers a variety of online resources that allow HCV participants and property owners to conduct HCV Program business remotely? Join us to learn how to utilize RENTCafé, the Property Owner and Participant Portals, and more!
HQS Inspections for Housing Providers
Tuesday, December 20, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. | Click Here to Register for the Webinar
Join the inspections team as they methodically walk through a typical HQS inspection, highlight common fail items, and discuss HUD policy updates.
New to CHA's HCV Program?
Watch a 45-minute Get Started with the HCV Program on-demand session where we review what you need to know to succeed as a new HCV property owner. Click here for more information.
Can’t make a session?
Select webinar recordings are available on demand.