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2025 CHA Resident Engagement Survey

June 11, 2025

Open until July 9

Your voice matters—and we’re listening. The Chicago Housing Authority wants to hear from you! Complete the 2025 Resident Engagement Survey to help us improve housing services, programs, and community engagement.

Summer Food for CHA Youth

May 27, 2025

FREE Summer Food Service Program – OPENS June 17th

Starting June 17, your child can enjoy free breakfast and lunch at Summer Food sites across the city—no sign-up needed!

The CHA operates these sites alongside other providers, including CPS, with each provider setting its own rules and hours. 

At CHA locations, meals are served:

Mobility Counseling Services Program

October 18, 2024

Mobility Areas are neighborhoods with low poverty (less than 20%) and low crime rates. Families may choose to move to these areas for better schools, safer streets, and more job opportunities.

The Mobility Counseling Program (MCP) helps families find housing Mobility Areas. A counselor will help you plan your move, find and apply for housing, and build a support network in your new community. Participants can also attend workshops to learn about budgeting, understanding leases, and moving tips.

For Health Partners

November 6, 2024

The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) Health Partnership Program invites health-related organizations to collaborate in delivering valuable health related information to residents. Participation in the program is voluntary and unpaid, ensuring that all partnerships focus solely on enhancing resident well-being. Organizations must complete an application for review and approval, which includes alignment with resident needs and compliance with program guidelines.

HCV Participant and Property Owner Webinar: The Ins and Outs of CHA Inspections

Aug 5, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Virtual Orientation Session
Passing a CHA-conducted inspection is crucial to leasing up with the HCV Program! Join us as we methodically walk through a typical CHA inspection, highlight common fail items, and discuss HUD policy updates.

HCV Property Owner Webinar: Making Calculations — CHA Rent Determination

Jul 8, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Virtual Orientation Session
There are many factors that play a role in how CHA determines rent and we’re going to break it down step-by-step. Get your calculator ready as we’ll go over example cases and you’ll have the chance to do your own math. This session will also cover how to successfully submit a rent increase request.

Public Housing

February 27, 2025

Discover key details about CHA’s public housing portfolio, including property locations, building types, and designated target populations. Public Housing (PH) data is available at the property level and the building level.

HCV Property Owner Webinar: How to Use AffordableHousing.com

Sep 30, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Virtual Orientation Session
Did you know AffordableHousing.com is the largest affordable housing listing network in the country? This session will cover how to list your property on AffordableHousing.com, submit comparable unit data (a major key to leasing up with the HCV Program!), and more.

HCV Participant and Property Owner Webinar: A Guide to Financial Literacy

Aug 12, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Virtual Orientation Session
Do you feel overwhelmed when it comes to making financial decisions? Here from experts as they discuss how you can make informed decisions when it comes to managing your money, including how to spend smarter, handle debt, set a reasonable budget and more.