The Chicago Housing Authority has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development over new conditions to receive federal funding - including that funds will not be used for DEI policies or programs. At stake is $185 million for CHA public housing. Please see press release below and attached filing for full details. CHA Operating Chairman Matthew Brewer is available for interviews today.
This month, CHA’s Board of Commissioners approved 69 new Project-Based Vouchers (PBVs) in Humboldt Park and West Englewood, allowing CHA residents greater choices in where to live.
On Sept. 25, the 2025 CHA Owner Symposium brought hundreds property owners and industry professionals representing thousands of rental units together to talk all things housing.
Property owners and managers are busy. They are often out in the field, checking on their buildings, and don’t always get the time to collaborate with colleagues in the industry.
But that opportunity comes every fall for Steve Thomas and hundreds of others who attend the Chicago Housing Authority’s Owner Symposium.
The National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) honored CHA with four Community Innovation Awards at its 2025 National Conference held this month. The winners are:
This month, CHA’s Board approved Cabrini New Vision, LLC, as the Developer Partner for a new, mixed-income residential community with a minimum of 180 CHA units at Clybourn and Larrabee in the Cabrini-Green area. The location was formerly home to the Near North High School and comprises approximately seven acres of vacant land in the 27th Ward.
CHA recently launched “Our House,” its first podcast series designed to help residents better understand the agency and the programs and services that are available to them.
Hosted by CHA Manager of Resident Engagement Crystal Palmer, Our House is an entertaining and educational take on all things CHA.
