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September 13, 2024

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More homes for families coming soon: CHA Board of Commissioners approves contracts to renovate 60 apartments in four vacant buildings as part of its Restore Home initiative

September 13, 2024

The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) continues to make steady 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.

Shavon Nowell, center, sits with her three daughters on their sofa in their new home.

Careers with CHA

September 16, 2024

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September 16, 2024
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September 16, 2024

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CHA Main Office: 312.742.8500 (TTY: 866.331.3603) or CHACETeam@thecha.org

Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program (Contact HCV Staff Directly)

Vacancy Payments

June 26, 2024

To encourage property owners to quickly re-lease their compliant units to HCV participants, the Chicago Housing Authority is offering vacancy payments for those that qualify. 

While the amount of a vacancy payment varies based on the length of the vacancy, property owners are eligible for up to two (2) months of the previous tenant’s Housing Assistance Payment (HAP). 

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Dickens Apartments

3621 W Dickens Ave Chicago, IL 60647

Dickens Apartments is a 34-unit property located in Chicago's Logan Square community. * Rental Assistance is provide 34 units through HUD's Mod Rehab program. Residents can apply to a Public Housing, Project Based Voucher or Housing Choice Voucher unit through a separate waitlist application. *

Dickens Apartments

Public Housing

July 18, 2024

Paths to Homeownership

July 18, 2024

Senior resident Ollie Chambers completes an “impossible” challenge

July 18, 2024

Earlier this year, CHA employees collected a variety of puzzles and puzzle books to donate to CHA seniors. One of the donated puzzles was the clear 100-piece “Impossible Puzzle,” which included multiple fake corner and edge pieces scattered throughout the puzzle. 

CHA Staff members pose with senior resident Ollie Chambers