Chicago Housing Authority (CHA)

About Chicago Housing Authority (CHA)

Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) is a real estate operator. Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) operates in Chicago, Illinois. Its investment focus is on Affordable Housing, Family-oriented apartments and Historic Tax Credits.

The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA), established in 1937, is a municipal corporation created to develop, acquire, lease, operate and administer rental housing assistance throughout Chicago. It currently provides homes to over 65,000 households—serving roughly 134,000 individuals—through a mix of public housing, Housing Choice Voucher, project-based voucher, and mixed-income developments. CHA is the third‑largest housing authority in the nation and the largest owner of rental housing in Chicago. For decades it has built and managed large-scale housing developments: between 1961 and 1976 alone, the CHA constructed 46 projects totaling 9,607 units. In recent years, its real estate efforts focus on revitalizing and rehabilitating existing public housing, developing new mixed‑income communities across every Chicago neighborhood, preserving affordable units, and strategically redeveloping large sites such as Cabrini‑Green.

Principals at Chicago Housing Authority (CHA)

Recent activity at Chicago Housing Authority (CHA)

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Chicago Housing Authority (CHA)'s project portfolio

8 projects on file · Residential (general) (4), Mixed-Use (2), Multifamily (2)

Markets and themes

Markets Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) operates in

• Chicago, Illinois

Investment themes at Chicago Housing Authority (CHA)

• Affordable Housing
• Family-oriented apartments
• Historic Tax Credits
• LIHTC
• Multifamily - Core
• Multifamily - Value-Add
• Standalone Retail
• Workforce Housing

Capabilities

• Asset Management
• Construction Management
• Economic Development
• Mixed Use
• Transit-oriented development
• Urban infill

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Frequently asked questions about Chicago Housing Authority (CHA)

What does Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) do?

The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA), established in 1937, is a municipal corporation created to develop, acquire, lease, operate and administer rental housing assistance throughout Chicago.

What markets does Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) operate in?

Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) is active in Chicago, Illinois.

How many employees does Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) have?

Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) has 501–1,000 employees.