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Moving to Work Agreement, Annual Plan and Reports

September 16, 2024
CHA has participated in the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Moving to Work (MTW) Program since 2000. As an MTW agency, CHA has regulatory and funding flexibility to develop locally driven strategies to encourage resident self-sufficiency; achieve efficiencies and cost savings in programs and operations; and increase housing options for low-income residents.

FAFSA & Financial Aid Information Sessions

Oct 15, 2025 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Manning Public Library
This session outlines the general financial aid process and provides insight on how financial aid works, how to apply for it, student eligibility, and how it can be used to help pay for college. It introduces the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Alternative Application for

FAFSA & Financial Aid Information Sessions

Oct 6, 2025 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Williams Park
This session outlines the general financial aid process and provides insight on how financial aid works, how to apply for it, student eligibility, and how it can be used to help pay for college. It introduces the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Alternative Application for

Financial Aid Application Completion Workshop

Oct 23, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Virtual Orientation Session
During this workshop students will be able to get questions answered to complete FAFSA. These are the forms used to apply for financial aid, such as the Federal Pell Grant and/or the Illinois Monetary Award Program (MAP). Many colleges also use these forms to consider students for other

FAFSA & Financial Aid Information Sessions

Oct 21, 2025 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Virtual Orientation Session
This session outlines the general financial aid process and provides insight on how financial aid works, how to apply for it, student eligibility, and how it can be used to help pay for college. It introduces the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Alternative Application for

Public Housing

July 18, 2024

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). 

Impact

July 25, 2024

Building a Stronger Chicago: 2024 Impact Report

Public Housing Policies

February 27, 2025

CHA policies for governing its public housing developments include the Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP), residential lease agreement, and senior-designated housing plan.

Housing Choice Vouchers Policies

February 27, 2025

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).