Helpful Resources for Developers

• Chicago Housing Authority (CHA)
• United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
• City of Chicago
• Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA)
• Other Resources

Chicago Housing Authority (CHA)

Develop New Housing on CHA-owned Land. CHA periodically releases solicitations for development partnerships that create or preserve affordable housing. Developers are selected through a competitive application process.

• HCV Owner Portal
• Management Workshops
• Inspections
• Utility Allowance Schedule

United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

• Fair Housing
• Environmental Review
• Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Resource Desk
• Faircloth-to-RAD Guide

City of Chicago

• Department of Housing (DOH)
• Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP)
• Area Median Income (AMI) Chart
• Five-year Housing Plan
• Affordable Requirements Ordinance (ARO)
• Chicago Low-Income Housing Trust Fund
• Chicago Resident Housing Programs & Services

Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA)

• Developers
• QAP
• Permanent Supportive Housing
• State Referral Network

Other Housing Developer Resources:

• Preservation Compact
• Chicago Rehab Network
• Community Investment Corporation
• Illinois Housing Council
• Institute for Housing Studies at DePaul University