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Partners in Education Information Virtual Session

Nov 19, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Virtual Orientation Session
CHA residents can earn a certificate or a degree from City Colleges of Chicago for free or low cost. This is possible through a partnership with CCC called Partners in Education (PiE). PiE covers expenses such as tuition, uniforms, books, and exam fees. The program is on a rolling basis, however

Partners in Education Information Virtual Session

Nov 19, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Virtual Orientation Session
CHA residents can earn a certificate or a degree from City Colleges of Chicago for free or low cost. This is possible through a partnership with CCC called Partners in Education (PiE). PiE covers expenses such as tuition, uniforms, books, and exam fees. The program is on a rolling basis, however

Empowering Resident-Owned & Section 3 Businesses

Sep 24, 2025 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Charles A. Hayes Family Investment Center ("The FIC")
Who should attend? Resident-Owned Businesses and Section 3 Businesses looking to strengthen and expand their operations. What to Expect? Explore tools and support services tailored to help your business thrive. Get insights from experienced professionals and attend three dynamic workshops designed
WORC Event - FIC

Manage My Project Based Voucher

July 17, 2024
A Project-Based Voucher (PBV) is a rental assistance program offered by the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) that is tied to a specific property.

Waitlist & Applicant Information

February 27, 2025

CHA administers four types of subsidized housing waitlists: Public Housing, HCV, PBV, & PBRA. Find data about these waitlists and their applicants here.

Administrative Data

February 27, 2025

Explore key data on CHA’s administration. This section is under development; return for more information.

CHA Contract Requirements

July 8, 2024
As a HUD-funded Illinois corporation, CHA mandates that all contractors meet federal requirements to ensure workers, public housing residents and certain minority, women or disadvantaged business enterprises benefit from the use of federal funds.

Partners in Education

July 19, 2024
CHA residents can earn a certificate or a degree from City Colleges of Chicago for free or low cost. This is possible through a partnership with CCC called Partners in Education (PiE).

Choose to Own

August 26, 2025
CHA’s Choose to Own Homeownership Program (CTO) allows qualifying Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and Public Housing families to use their housing subsidy to purchase a home.

Inspections

July 18, 2024

CHA conducts inspections on subsidized units to ensure they are meeting health and safety standards as established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).