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Down Payment Assistance

July 19, 2024

The Down Payment Assistance Program (DPA) helps families with upfront costs of buying a home. CHA residents are eligible for a $20,000 grant. However, CHA residents who receive a grant will be transitioned off of their subsidy. If you are not a CHA resident, but are an Illinois resident or moving to Chicago, you are eligible for a $10,000 grant. (Download a summary flier.)

Reclaiming the Moment: Mindfulness for Work, Life, and Everything In Between

Aug 13, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Virtual Orientation Session
This session explores how mindfulness can help you stay grounded in the present and capture the spirit of recovery. We’ll explore how to allow your “full experience”, including the stress, without being carried away by it. About the Presenter Grace Lemmon, PhD, is an associate professor of

Choose to Own

July 19, 2024
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.

For Health Partners

November 6, 2024

The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) Health Partnership Program invites health-related organizations to collaborate in delivering valuable health related information to residents. Participation in the program is voluntary and unpaid, ensuring that all partnerships focus solely on enhancing resident well-being. Organizations must complete an application for review and approval, which includes alignment with resident needs and compliance with program guidelines.

DPA Orientation Session

Sep 30, 2025 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Virtual Orientation Session
We appreciate your interest in the Chicago Housing Authority's DPA Program. This is an invitation to attend a virtual orientation to learn more about the program. Attending a DPA orientation is required to start your application process. Registrants are required to attend a full DPA orientation

Criminal Cases

August 18, 2024

Technology Classes

August 27, 2024

AARP Foundation Digital Skills Ready @50+  

For CHA residents, ages 50+. 
In partnership with AARP, CHA offers free lectures, workshops, and multi-week technology courses in our Digital Resource Centers. These programs help older adults learn computer basics and develop useful tech skills. 

Interested? Email us at digitalinclusion@thecha.org or call at 312 913-7979 and a staff member will reach out.

CTO Orientation Session

Jul 31, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual Orientation Session
Sessions occur on multiple Thursdays. Thank you for your interest in the CHA’s Choose to Own Homeownership Program. This registration is to attend an orientation session to learn more about the CTO program. It is one of the first requirements to start the application process. Registrants are

CTO Orientation Session

Jul 24, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual Orientation Session
Sessions occur on multiple Thursdays. Thank you for your interest in the CHA’s Choose to Own Homeownership Program. This registration is to attend an orientation session to learn more about the CTO program. It is one of the first requirements to start the application process. Registrants are

CTO Orientation Session

Jul 17, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual Orientation Session
Sessions occur on multiple Thursdays. Thank you for your interest in the CHA’s Choose to Own Homeownership Program. This registration is to attend an orientation session to learn more about the CTO program. It is one of the first requirements to start the application process. Registrants are