As an HCV property owner or manager, you play a vital role in helping individuals and families find quality, safe and affordable housing. Like managing any rental property, managing a property in the HCV Program is an ongoing process. Here are some quick tips to help you along the way.
Any housing unit selected by an HCV family must meet an acceptable level of health and safety, as established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), before CHA can approve it for occupancy. Performance requirements and acceptability criteria are applied to each room as well as to the building exterior, heating and plumbing, and general health and safety of the unit.
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).
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.
You are hereby notified that the Chicago Housing Consulting Services, Inc. NFP Board of Directors will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, June 23, 2025, at 1:00 PM at the Chicago Housing Authority Corporate Offices, 60 East Van Buren, Room 1038, Chicago, Illinois.
CHA encourages community members to stay informed on current issues and business actions pertaining to public housing in Chicago.
In accordance with the Illinois Open Meetings Act, CHA notifies residents and the general public of upcoming Board and public meetings, and posts announcements, agendas, minutes, and resolutions to our Legistar site.
CHA’s Choose to Own Homeownership Program (CTO) allows qualifying Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and Public Housing families to use their housing subsidy to purchase a home.
CHA’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program allows low-income families to rent quality housing in the private market via federal funds provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Successfully managing your voucher with the Chicago Housing Authority is essential to maintaining your housing benefits and ensuring a stable living situation. Here are some tips to help you navigate the process smoothly and remain in good standing.
