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Daisie Foundation, CHA treat 100 moms to Makeovers and Day of Celebration

May 5, 2022

For the second year, the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) partnered with the Daisie Foundation, a non-profit that specializes in random acts of kindness, for a special Mother’s Day Makeover Celebration honoring 100 CHA residents Wednesday at ROW 24.

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CHA Moves May 17, 2022 Board of Commissioners Meeting from In-Person to Virtual

May 16, 2022

Move comes after CHA CEO Tracey Scott tests positive for Covid-19 and is required to isolate

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CHA Statement on Waitlist Times

June 7, 2022

Statement from the Chicago Housing Authority in response to news articles about its waitlist times.

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CHA dedicates South Side senior building to current longest-serving Commissioner

June 30, 2022

Dr. Mildred C. Harris hailed as dedicated public servant who champions affordable housing and its residents.

Dr. Mildred C. Harris at the refurbished South Side senior building dedicated to her.

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CHA Receives 75 New Vouchers to Support Young Adults Transitioning out of Foster Care

February 24, 2023

CHICAGO (Feb. 24, 2023) – The Chicago Housing Authority this week received $1.1 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for 75 new vouchers that will provide housing assistance to young adults who are transitioning out of foster care and are experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness.

Success Stories

Mother-daughter team graduates from CHA’s LevelUp wealth-building program, looks forward to their goal of homeownership

July 26, 2024

Traceye Butler and her daughter Shannell walked into a Chicago Housing Authority office in 2019 and inquired about becoming homeowners. Five years later, they are not only on the road to accomplishing their goal – but their journey has allowed them to grow closer.

Traceye Butler and her daughter Shannell both graduated last week from LevelUp, a Chicago Housing Authority wealth-building program.

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Bradley University’s “Intern of the Year” Has Been Helped Along by CHA/S2S Scholarship

February 2, 2023

De’Jah Donahue has taken advantage of the Chicago Housing Authority’s full range of resources during her time as a high school and college student. She interned in the Resident Services department and worked in the Youth Opportunities division.

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City of Chicago, Chicago Housing Authority, and Related Midwest Break Ground on Next Phase at Roosevelt Square

January 25, 2023

CHICAGO (Feb. 2, 2023) – Today Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot was joined by representatives of the Chicago Housing Authority, the City of Chicago Department of Housing, and Related Midwest for the ceremonial groundbreaking of Roosevelt Square Phase 3B, part of the innovative, master-planned, 160-acre development on Chicago’s Near West Side.

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CHA CEO Tracey Scott’s Opening Statement to the Chicago City Council Committee on Housing and Real Estate

January 24, 2023

Good morning. I am Tracey Scott. I have served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Chicago Housing Authority since May 2020. Before coming to CHA, I served in leadership positions with the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority, Atlanta Housing Authority, and AT&T.

Manage My Public Housing

July 26, 2024

Welcome to your go-to resource for managing your public housing experience! Here, you'll find essential information about how rent is determined, maintaining your CHA housing, and understanding the process of transferring to another apartment. From accurate income reporting and timely rent payments to ensuring your home is well-maintained and safe, our guidelines are designed to help you navigate every aspect of your housing responsibilities with ease.