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Additional Assistance for People with Disabilities

July 26, 2024
If you or someone in your household has a disability, CHA is here to help. Learn how to request a reasonable accommodation to make your apartment more comfortable and accessible.

Requesting a Family Public Housing Transfer

July 26, 2024
Residents in Family Public Housing may request to transfer to a different public housing unit. If you have questions or need help, your property manager is available to assist.

Victim Assistance for Public Housing Residents

July 26, 2024

Contact the Victim Assistance Program (VAP) at 312-913-7396. This line is not for emergencies, if in immediate danger call 911.

CHA offers support for residents affected by violence in accordance with the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), which covers violence against women and men. This includes helping them relocate if eligible. The two main transfer types are:

Development Projects

CHA Board Approves Funding for Next Phase at Lathrop; Project Will Add More Than 300 New or Renovated Apartments to the Campus

March 19, 2024

The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) Board of Commissioners approved funding for Phase IC of the Lathrop redevelopment at Tuesday’s Board Meeting. This long-awaited third phase will focus on the Lathrop South campus (south of Diversey Avenue) and will address all remaining vacant buildings on the Lathrop site. 

CHA Summer Youth programs are on track to reach 10 percent participation increase in 2024

July 29, 2024

Davora Buchanan was shy while growing up in Trumbull Park Homes. She kept to herself and read. Then she attended CHA’s Learn and Earn program, where teenage students explore career fields like entrepreneurship, arts and technology while earning a paycheck.

CHA student intern orientation 2024

Detailed Eligibility Requirements for Down Payment Assistance

July 29, 2024

General

  • First-Time Homebuyer: You must not have owned a home in the last three years.
  • Grant Limits: For non-CHA residents, combined grants and credits (including seller’s credit and gift funds) cannot exceed 20% of the purchase price.
  • Debt-to-Income Ratio: Your total debt payments must not be more than 50% of your income.
  • Property Location: The property must be within the City of Chicago.
  • Primary Residence: The home must be your primary residence and cannot be used only as an investment property.
  • Eligible Homes: You can buy single-family