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HOUSING

In our continuous pursuit to uphold affordable housing options and facilitate thoughtful neighborhood development, Alderman Mitchell and our team actively engage with local businesses and residents to understand their concerns. Through our participatory budgeting program, we prioritize addressing essential infrastructure repairs as part of a holistic approach to enhance the quality of life for everyone in the 7th Ward. Ensuring safe, stable, and enjoyable neighborhoods is a shared commitment that we believe every resident in our community deserves.

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The mission of Chicago’s Department of Housing is to expand access and choice for residents and protect their rights to quality homes that are affordable, safe, and healthy.

How to Apply To Chicago Housing Authority Placement

New Applications

Who can apply? Anyone interested in Public Housing and Project Based Voucher program can apply.

Where to apply? All new applications can be completed online at applyonline.thecha.org

How to apply? Follow the on-screen instructions.

You will need your:

  • Social Security Number,
    Alien Registration Number, or
    Temporary ID Number (will be assigned)
  • Date of Birth
  • Email Address

You can select the property or property group of your choice.

When to apply? You can apply at any time. Applications are always open.

What happens next? You will receive an email confirmation when you have successfully completed your application.

For more information, please contact CHA at: (312) 913-7400 or CHAOccupancy@thecha.org

HOW DOES CHA SELECT APPLICANTS ONCE A UNIT BECOMES AVAILABLE?
CHA selects names from the waitlist based on:

  • Application date (for the unit size available)
  • Eligible preferences (if any) - for example homelessness.

Utility Bill Relief: The City of Chicago offers utility relief programs to assist residents facing disconnection from water, gas, and/or electric services.

  • Utility Bill Relief (UBR) and LIHWAP: Provides low-income residents with reduced rates on water, sewer, and water-sewer tax.
  • Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP): Assists eligible households with heating and cooling energy costs.
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Additional resources and support:

 

If you need help paying off a large or past-due balance, please call your respective utility and state your financial hardship verbally:

  • ComEd (electricity) – 1-800-334-7661
  • Peoples Gas (gas) – 1-866-556-6001
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