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LevelUp Helps 45 CHA Residents Achieve their Dreams

July 18, 2024
CHA celebrated 45 new graduates of LevelUp at a ceremony held on Saturday, January 27. LevelUp is a wealth-building program that encourages residents to unlock their economic power by providing financial incentives as they reach their life goals.
CHA celebrated 45 new graduates of LevelUp at a ceremony held on Saturday, January 27.

Getting Started

June 24, 2024

Thank you for your interest in CHA’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program, a publicly funded program created by Congress as part of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 that provides rental assistance in the private market to eligible low-income families, the elderly and people with disabilities. 

Living with a Disability? Request Extra Help

July 18, 2024
Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program participants with disabilities, including the head of household and any other qualified individuals residing in the household, may qualify for a reasonable accommodation.

Victim Assistance Information

July 18, 2024

If you have faced violence, you have access to special services to help you recover and become stronger. These services check the safety and well-being of your family, provide helpful referrals, and, if needed, help you move to a safer place. We make sure services are tailored to your needs. If English is not your first language and you need language assistance, we will take steps to help you understand the services and information.

Bylaws

August 16, 2024

Victim Assistance Emergency Transfer Plan

July 18, 2024
You are responsible for your and your family’s safety, which might mean staying with a friend or in a shelter temporarily. Always call 911 in an emergency.

Report Fraud

August 18, 2024

If you suspect fraud, theft, waste, abuse, or misconduct related to the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA), it's important to take action to protect affordable housing. The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) investigates these issues to ensure that public resources are used properly and that everyone involved with CHA operates with integrity.

Contact the OIG

August 18, 2024
Ways you can report allegations of fraud, waste, or abuse.

Governance and Compliance Documents

August 18, 2024

Access key resources that outline the principles, procedures, and ethical standards guiding the Office of the Inspector General (OIG). 

 

Youth Opportunities

August 19, 2024

Chicago Park District

CHA residents ages 6-12 can join camps all year round with the Chicago Park District at low to no cost. There's no age limit for these programs for CHA residents with disabilities.

Here’s how to get started

Chicago Department of Family & Support Services (DFSS)

CHA youth can join free afterschool programs through DFSS.

Click here to find a program near you