Photo Galleries
The Chicago Housing Authority photo archive is a window to the agency’s celebrated history, from the early stages of public housing to the groundbreaking Plan for Transformation to the Authority’s new strategy − Plan Forward: Communities that Work. The images portray the CHA from its infancy to today.
CHA provides housing to more than 50,000 families and individuals in Chicago and has a variety of opportunities available to help residents along their path toward self-sufficiency.

CHA has a large senior population and is committed to providing them with quality housing and services that range from health and well being to social gatherings.

CHA has played a key part in the history of Chicago, between the politicians and bureaucrats who ran the organization to the individuals who grew up in it's apartments.

CHA sends over 100 youth off to college across the nation during its annual Take Flight College Reception.

CHA staff and their families participate in the annual Bud Billiken Parade on King Drive in Bronzeville.

Plan Forward is CHA’s strategic initiative that helps to build strong, vibrant neighborhoods throughout the City of Chicago.

We host a number of holiday events for CHA youth throughout the holiday season in partnership with the Chicago Bulls, White Sox and many other organizations.

Mayor Emanuel, Acting CEO Jones and HUD Secretary Julian Castro Open Revitalized Park Boulevard

Family Housing is our traditional public housing buildings that have been renovated as part of the Plan for Transformation.

Our mixed-income properties bring economic diversity to the forefront by providing opportunities for public housing, affordable housing and market-rate residents to live in the same developments.

CHA operates almost 10,000 senior units across the City of Chicago and focuses on providing our seniors with a high quality of life.