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Resident Spotlight: CHA Scholarship Helps Bronzeville Mom Achieve Academic Success

June 6, 2025

Lakina Mabins, a mother of five from Bronzeville and a CHA resident, recently celebrated a major milestone—graduating as the Valedictorian of Kennedy King College. Her journey back to school wasn’t easy. After putting her education on hold, she received a life-changing opportunity: the CHA Partners in Education Scholarship.

Lakina Mabins - Partners in Education Scholarship - 2025

Newsletter Article

New Amenities Coming For Altgeld Residents

June 6, 2025

CHA’s Board of Commissioners approved two major initiatives that will enhance the quality of life for residents of Altgeld Gardens.

Altgeld-Gardens - Residential Improvements

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Development Update: CHA Celebrates Groundbreaking For 520 Hobbie @Parkside

June 6, 2025

CHA joined Mayor Johnson, Holsten Real Estate Development & Management Corporation, and the Cabrini Green LAC Community Development Corporation to break ground on 520 Hobbie @Parkside, a 99-unit mixed-income project in the Cabrini area. This is the final phase at Parkside and fulfills CHA’s Master Development Agreement with the Holsten team.

Down Payment Assistance

July 19, 2024

The Down Payment Assistance Program (DPA) helps families with upfront costs of buying a home. CHA residents are eligible for a $20,000 grant. However, CHA residents who receive a grant will be transitioned off of their subsidy. If you are not a CHA resident, but are an Illinois resident or moving to Chicago, you are eligible for a $10,000 grant. (Download a summary flier.)

Resident Business Academy

July 19, 2024

The WORC Business Academy is a program that helps CHA residents start or grow their own business. The academy offers a 12-week program where participants learn important skills like how to plan a business, understand finances, and market their products.

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Building a Stronger Chicago: Reshaping Housing for a Thriving City

June 7, 2025

CHA recently released its 2024 Impact Report. As the city’s largest rental property owner, CHA plays a crucial role in expanding affordable housing, ensuring that residents of all income levels have a place to call home.

Press Releases

GreenLight Fund Invests in Bringing Compass Working Capital to Chicago

June 11, 2025

Groundbreaking asset-building solution to support public housing residents to save thousands.

Press Releases

More homes for families coming soon: CHA Board of Commissioners approves contracts to renovate 60 apartments in four vacant buildings as part of its Restore Home initiative

September 13, 2024

The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) continues to make steady progress on its Restore Home initiative, fully restoring and leasing several multi-family buildings and single-family homes that were previously vacant due to extensive repair needs.

Shavon Nowell, center, sits with her three daughters on their sofa in their new home.

Press Releases

CHA, Michaels Begin Rehab at Two West Side Senior Homes, McCoy Gaines and Albany Terrace

March 7, 2023

CHICAGO (March 7, 2023) – The rehabilitation of two West Side senior buildings has started, the Chicago Housing Authority and its development partner Michaels Development announced today.

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.