The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) provides homes to over 65,000 households, while championing vibrant, healthy communities across the city. As a HUD-designated Moving to Work agency and the nation's third largest housing authority, CHA leverages its flexibility to forge innovative partnerships that expand choices and opportunities for low-income families and individuals. Since 1937, CHA has been responsible for all public housing in the city of Chicago, managing programs that include Public Housing, Housing Choice Vouchers, and Project-Based Rental Assistance to address the critical need for affordable housing.
CHA's mission is to create and sustain strong communities where seniors thrive and everyone can unlock their economic power. The organization envisions a thriving city where every neighborhood has quality affordable housing and everyone feels welcome. Through resident programs like mobility counseling, homeownership pathways, youth empowerment initiatives such as Springboard to Success, and comprehensive health and wellness services, CHA works to ensure residents have the resources and support needed to build successful lives. The authority is governed by a Board of Commissioners and overseen by an Office of the Inspector General to ensure transparency and accountability in delivering on its mission.
