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Youth Spotlight: Llyod Matheny

July 29, 2023

When Lloyd Matheny was six days old, he was introduced to his foster mom, who adopted him after caring for him for a year. He grew up in an attentive, loving family on Chicago’s South Side – overcoming a congenital foot ailment. Today, he is a student at National Louis University studying social work, with a passion for poetry and helping others.

Still of Llyod Matheny, Recreation Leader, being interview on CBS News Chicago.

Manage Properties I Own

July 31, 2024

HCV Owner Portal

August 2, 2024

The HCV Owner Portal provides easy access to essential tools and information that can help streamline property management tasks. Through a free account on the HCV Owner Portal, you can:

How to Apply For Summer Jobs

August 2, 2024
Press Releases

CHA Announces Progress on Major Restore Home Initiative

May 1, 2024
In just a few months, the CHA has made significant 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.
A smiling mother and child holding hands in front of a building

Chicago Park District Membership

August 2, 2024

The Chicago Housing Authority teams up with the Chicago Park District to give memberships to CHA residents ages 6-12. With this membership, youth can join Summer Day Camp and other Park Kids Programs in the fall, winter, and spring at any park with these programs.

Park memberships allow CHA residents to join programs at low to no cost. CHA also has year-round special programs for residents with disabilities of all ages.

Press Releases

Historic Gautreaux Settlement Agreement Amendment Accepted By Federal Court

August 1, 2024

On August 1, U.S. District Judge Marvin Aspen approved a jointly-proposed Amendment to the 2019 Settlement Agreement between the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) and Impact for Equity (IFE) in the landmark 1966 Gautreaux v.

Gautreaux Settlement cover

How to do Business with CHA

August 5, 2024

Find Food Programs

August 5, 2024

SNAP (Food Stamps) Application:

mRelief is a group that helps people sign up for food stamps. You can find out if you qualify and start your application here.

SNAP Work Requirements Suspended

Right now, you don’t need to meet work requirements to get SNAP benefits. This is because there’s a high unemployment rate in Illinois. This rule will be in place until October 31, 2024.

Contracting Opportunities

August 6, 2024