Have a disproportionate number of CHA residents relocated to Chicago’s south suburbs?
The CHA has received numerous comments regarding the perceived number of CHA residents who have relocated to the South Suburbs. In actuality, very few CHA residents have relocated outside of the city of Chicago. During the first two years of the Plan for Transformation, only approximately 30 families moved to the South Suburbs using a Housing Choice Voucher provided by the CHA. It should be stressed that families are moving with Housing “Choice” Vouchers and that ultimately, it is their choice as to where they want to live. Both HUD and the residents believe “choice” in determining where to live is a fundamental right provided to each participant of the voucher program. HUD regulations explicitly prohibit public housing authorities from directly or indirectly reducing families’ opportunity to select among available units. Relocating families follow similar patterns as other voucher holders. Most families using a Housing Choice Voucher, whether they are from the general list or are CHA
