To request access to Chicago Housing Authority records under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), you can email your request to foiarequest@thecha.org or mailed to:
FOIA Officer
Chicago Housing Authority
60 East Van Buren St., 12th Floor
Chicago, IL 60605
Before You File a FOIA Request
Many of the Chicago Housing Authority’s most requested documents and data are already available online through the CHA Data & Impact Hub. Before submitting a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, we encourage you to visit the Hub to quickly access policies, reports, program data, and more.
What’s on the Data & Impact Hub?
The Data & Impact Hub is your central resource for exploring CHA’s operations, programs, and impact. Organized into thematic sections, the Hub offers:
- General Agency Information: Board-approved policies, MTW plans and reports, resident demographics, quarterly performance updates, and impact reports.
- Housing Programs: Data and reports on public housing and voucher programs.
- Waitlist & Applicant Data: Information on housing waitlists, applicant totals, and leasing outcomes.
- Development: Details on new housing developments, vacant land, and developer tools.
- Resident Services: Program data for resident support, self-sufficiency, mobility, and workforce initiatives.
- Budget & Finance: Financial reports, budgets, and audits.
- Administration: Employee salary and title rosters, customer service metrics, and operational data.
- Historical Files: Archives of CHA properties, transformation plans, and historical documents.
- Research: White papers, research reports, interactive maps, and guidelines for external research requests.
If you cannot find the information you need on the Data & Impact Hub, you may proceed to file a FOIA request using the instructions and forms provided on this page.