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Chicago Housing Authority

Chicago , IL Public Housing Authority

Chicago Housing Authority administers public housing serving Cook , Illinois. Contact the authority directly to apply, check waitlist status, and confirm current openings. According to HUD records, Chicago Housing Authority manages 54,082 Section 8 vouchers and 68,337 public housing units in and around Chicago .

Phone
(312) 742-8500
Email
CHACETeam@thecha.org
Address
60 E Van Buren St , Chicago , IL, 60605
Programs
Combined
Section 8 vouchers
54,082
Public housing units
68,337
County
Cook

How to apply

Applications for Section 8 vouchers and public housing go through the housing authority, not Lease Lantern. Most authorities open and close their waitlists periodically; call or email Chicago Housing Authorityto confirm whether a list is open and what documents you’ll need. Eligibility is based on household income relative to your area’s limits.

Frequently asked questions

How do I apply for Section 8 through Chicago Housing Authority?

Apply directly through the authority at (312) 742-8500. Waitlists open and close periodically, so confirm a list is open before applying.

Is the Chicago Housing Authority waitlist open?

Waitlist status is set by the authority and changes often. Contact Chicago Housing Authority directly at (312) 742-8500 to confirm current openings.

Helpful next steps

Browse affordable housing in Illinois →Check Illinois income limitsHow to join Illinois Section 8 waitlistsHow Section 8 worksHow affordable housing waitlists work

Other housing authorities near Cook

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Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Public Housing Authority contact data. Always confirm details with the authority directly.