FOIA Policy: Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), CHA provides access to public records for those who request them.
To request access to Chicago Housing Authority records under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), you can email your request to foiarequest@thecha.org or mailed to:
FOIA Officer
Chicago Housing Authority
60 East Van Buren St., 12th Floor
Chicago, IL 60605
Before You File a FOIA Request
Many of the Chicago Housing Authority’s most requested documents and data are already available online through the CHA Data & Impact Hub. Before submitting a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, we encourage you to visit the Hub to quickly access policies, reports, program data, and more.
What’s on the Data & Impact Hub?
The Data & Impact Hub is your central resource for exploring CHA’s operations, programs, and impact. Organized into thematic sections, the Hub offers:
- General Agency Information: Board-approved policies, MTW plans and reports, resident demographics, quarterly performance updates, and impact reports.
- Housing Programs: Data and reports on public housing and voucher programs.
- Waitlist & Applicant Data: Information on housing waitlists, applicant totals, and leasing outcomes.
- Development: Details on new housing developments, vacant land, and developer tools.
- Resident Services: Program data for resident support, self-sufficiency, mobility, and workforce initiatives.
- Budget & Finance: Financial reports, budgets, and audits.
- Administration: Employee salary and title rosters, customer service metrics, and operational data.
- Historical Files: Archives of CHA properties, transformation plans, and historical documents.
- Research: White papers, research reports, interactive maps, and guidelines for external research requests.
If you cannot find the information you need on the Data & Impact Hub, you may proceed to file a FOIA request using the instructions and forms provided on this page.