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Authorization to Approve the FY2026 Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan.
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Presenter: Cheryl Burns, Chief Housing Choice Voucher Officer
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Recommendation
The Operating Chairman recommends that the Board of Commissioners of the Chicago Housing Authority approve the FY2026 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Administrative Plan.
The requested action complies in all material respects with applicable Chicago Housing Authority Board policies and applicable federal (HUD) regulations.
Background
Pursuant to HUD regulations, CHA is required to implement an Administrative Plan to govern its Housing Choice Voucher Program. The HCV Administrative Plan provides the required information on the rules that CHA will follow in the administration of the HCV Program. The FY2026 HCV Administrative Plan contains updated policy changes as needed to be consistent with HUD requirements and current practice.
CHA held a 30-day public comment period from July 28, 2025, through August 26, 2025. Announcements for the public comment process appeared on CHA’s website, in the Chicago Reader, and Chicago Sun-Times. CHA also distributed resident notices across CHA properties and sent an email notification to HCV participants. Below is a brief overview of the changes.
Changes to Administrative Plan
Transitioning Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) Families to HCVs
Per Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Notice 2025-19 and U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) guidance on EHV funding likely ending in Calendar Year 2026, HCV has incorporated the following change into the Administrative Plan:
- Chapter 4, Part III, Section 4-III.B. Selection and HCV Funding Sources, Special Admissions (page 4-3):
- Specifies that the CHA will provide tenant-based vouchers to eligible families residing in units assisted by any special purpose vouchers including Emergency Housing Voucher participants whose subsidy has not been reapproved for funding by HUD. Priority will be issued to families assisted by CHA under such special purpose programs.
Respectfully Submitted:
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Matthew Brewer
Operating Chairman