The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) is a municipal corporation established in 1937 to provide affordable housing solutions for low-income households in the Chicago metropolitan area. The CHA is overseen by a seven-member board of commissioners appointed by the Mayor of Chicago. The agency serves approximately 20,000 households through subsidized housing programs. The CHA operates public housing complexes throughout the city of Chicago, as well as administers voucher programs that enable eligible families to rent privately owned homes. The agency also offers supportive services such as job training, education, and health resources to residents. The CHA has faced criticism in the past regarding the condition and safety of its public housing developments, as well as allegations of mismanagement and corruption. However, in recent years, the CHA has embarked on a much-publicized Plan for Transformation to replace outdated public housing with mixed-income communities, improve services to residents, and increase accessibility to affordable housing. Through partnerships with private developers and community organizations, the CHA has made significant progress in revitalizing neighborhoods and creating new opportunities for low-income residents. The CHA remains a vital resource in addressing Chicago’s affordable housing crisis, but faces ongoing challenges in meeting the needs of its most vulnerable residents.