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Springboard to Success

August 14, 2024
At Springboard to Success, we’re dedicated to empowering the youth of Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) households by providing the tools and opportunities they need to achieve academic excellence, economic security, and long-term independence.

Find Food Programs

August 5, 2024
SNAP (Food Stamps) Application | Food Pantries | Great Chicago Food Depository | Feeding America | CHA's Summer Food Service Program | CHA's Golden Diner Program | Healthy Food Options for Seniors | Commodities Supplemental Food Program

Hospitality Training Program (Golden Diners)

July 19, 2024

You can earn money while you learn in the CHA Hospitality Training Program. Get paid for up to 9 months of training and work at CHA Golden Diners locations around Chicago. 

Connect with E&ES to get started. E&ES will help you get industry certifications in hospitality and food service so you're ready for a new job when the paid training is done. Sign up today to reach your career goals! 

HCV Tax Savings Program

October 3, 2024
Under state law, Illinois property owners who rent to participants in the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program may receive property tax abatement (“tax savings”) in an amount up to 19% of a property’s Equalized Assessed Value (EAV).

2025 CHA Owner Symposium

Sep 25, 2025 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
CHA Headquarters
The Owner Symposium is CHA's premier event for Chicago property owners, managers, investors and other real estate professionals. Now in its 16th year, this day-long event will be held at CHA Headquarters and feature three general sessions, including an “Ask Us Anything” Town Hall with CHA staff, a
Owner Symposium 2025

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.)

CHA Scholarship Program

July 19, 2024

The CHA Scholarship application is closed until next year. Please check back at the beginning of 2026 to apply. 

CHA encourages residents pursuing an undergraduate education to apply for the CHA Scholarship program. Awardees will receive $2,000 which can be used for tuition, books, or supplies.

The application for the 2025-2026 school year will be live January 30, 2025. Applicants will be notified of award status by July.

Selection Criteria:

Youth Summer Jobs

July 19, 2024

The Youth Summer Jobs application is now closed - please check back in Spring 2026 to apply.  

CHA’s Summer Youth Employment Program gives young people a chance to work and earn money for six to eight weeks. It usually starts in June and goes until early August. Participants can work up to 20 hours each week.

Past careers have included filmmaking, photography, culinary arts, cosmetology, basketball, entrepreneurship, and music production.

HCV Leasing

October 9, 2024
The following steps summarize the process for becoming a successful HCV property owner. However, please note that it is the family’s responsibility to find housing and determine whether they wish to rent your property.

2025 CHA Resident Engagement Survey

June 11, 2025

The survey is now closed.

Read the press release.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the survey?
This survey is designed to help the Chicago Housing Authority better understand how residents feel about their housing and the services they receive. Your feedback will help identify areas that are working well and those that may need improvement.