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LevelUp: 6 steps to Economic Power

July 19, 2024

CHA’s LevelUp Program, (formerly known as the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program), helps participants achieve financial stability while working towards their educational, professional, and personal goals. The program is designed to assist participants on a personalized path toward economic independence and overall well-being.

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.

LevelUp (FSS) Information Session

Aug 28, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Virtual Orientation Session
Registrants are required to attend a full LevelUp Info Session to receive credit for attendance. Registrants will not be able to enter the LevelUp Info Session after a 5-minute grace period. If registrants are 5-minutes late or leave prior to session completion, they must register for another

Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) Reports

August 26, 2025

Voucher holders are interwoven into all of Chicago's 77 community areas. Explore key statistics on our residents, including household demographics, income levels, age distribution, and special populations.

Newsletters

November 6, 2024
Press Releases

Chicago Housing Authority seeks affordable housing partner to deliver comprehensive renovation of Loomis Courts

August 28, 2025
RFP opens Aug. 29; plan preserves long-term affordability and upgrades safety, usability and appearance for long-term resident stability at the 126-unit Near West Side development.
Development Projects

Cabrini NOW

May 30, 2025
Cabrini NOW is a community-driven planning and design effort to improve the Cabrini neighborhood through new housing and economic development on CHA properties. Cabrini NOW is all about making sure your voice is heard!
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Resources for Voucher Holders

October 10, 2024
CHA primarily conducts business with applicants, participants and owners/managers via online portals, email and phone. Digital requests are more easily tracked, which limits repeat requests and processing delays.

Resources for Property Owners

June 24, 2024
Events, education, and information for property owners and managers, including forms and documents such as CHA Mobility Areas Map, Health and Wellness Programs, Property Owner Guidebook, and links to Owner News, CHA’s bi-monthly e-newsletter, designed specifically for HCV and PBV property owners and managers.

Move to a New Home

July 19, 2024
The HCV Program allows participants to continue receiving housing assistance when they move to a new, approved unit. Remember: CHA does not pre-approve units or property owners for the HCV Program.