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About Section 3

September 26, 2024

HUD has recently changed the definition of a Section 3 Business:

  • At least 51% owned by a CHA resident(s) or HCV participant(s)
  • At least 51% owned by a low-income person(s)
  • A business where low-income persons make up a minimum of 75% of the labor hours

HUD defines a Section 3 Worker as:

Any worker who currently fits or when hired within the past five years fit at least one of the following:

Charles A. Hayes Center (The FIC)

September 30, 2024

Located at 4859 S. Wabash Ave, the Charles A. Hayes Family Investment Center (known as "the FIC") is conveniently located in the Bronzeville-Grand Boulevard community. The center is a staple in the community and houses organizations that offer unique services. It was named for Chicago’s late Congressman Charles A. Hayes and previously known as Times Square and Bacon’s Casino

FIC FAQ

September 30, 2024

Can I sell alcohol during my event or serve my guests even if I purchase the Certificate of Alcohol Insurance?

The FIC does not have a liquor license to allow the sale of alcohol. Alcohol can be served by a bartending service but not sold during events. Cash bars, the sale of drink tickets, and self-service bars are strictly prohibited. If you plan to serve (not sell) alcohol, alcohol insurance must be purchased through Hospitality Services Group (additional fees apply). Drink tickets can be sold in advance prior to the event, not on the premises.

Development Projects

Altgeld Gardens Open Space Planning

September 30, 2024
Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) and our consultant, site design group, have started a community-centered planning and design process for the public spaces and street network in Altgeld Gardens. Through this process, we will work closely with residents in the community to identify opportunities to enhance Carver Park and the other open spaces in Altgeld Gardens, including the roads, parkways, boulevards, and recreation facilities.
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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Development Projects

State Street NOW

September 30, 2024

State Street NOW is a community-driven planning and design effort to accelerate new mixed-income housing and economic development along the State Street corridor, from Cermak Road to Garfield Boulevard.

DFSS & CHA Year-Round Programs

October 7, 2024
Many programs require in-person registration at their location. Before you go, call or email to confirm they are accepting new participants, as some programs may be full. Parents or guardians (for youth under 18) will need to fill out a form with basic contact information.

Early College

October 7, 2024

Are you 16 or older and a high school junior or senior?
You can start earning college credit now at the City Colleges of Chicago! Here’s how:

PBV Leasing

October 9, 2024

Partner with CHA’s PBV Program

The Chicago Housing Authority's Project-Based Voucher (PBV) Program works to increase high-quality, affordable housing opportunities in healthy and revitalizing neighborhoods throughout the City of Chicago. CHA seeks to partner with developers and property owners of multi-unit rental buildings or portfolios to support economic opportunity and a healthy family life for Chicago residents.