Chicago Housing Authority

Who this agency serves

Chicago Housing Authority served 64,764 households across 75,742 units (86% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.0 people, an average annual income of $17,530, and pays an average of $444 per month toward rent.

Households served

64,764 of 75,742 units

Avg. household income

$17,530

Avg. rent paid by household

$444

Avg. household size

2.0 people

Households with children

33%

Head of household 62+

37%

Head of household with a disability

35%

Avg. wait to move in

55 months

Unit mix: 32% 1-bedroom, 30% 2-bedroom, 37% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 88 developments with an average score of 85 (Standard).

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.