Welcome to the Chicago Low-Income Housing Trust Fund Website.

The Future of CLIHTF

Explore our 5-Year Plan to continue our support for low-income residents and strengthening our communities.

Open Enrollment is Currently Closed

Programs & Initiatives

RSP (Rental Subsidy Program)

MAUI (Multi-year Affordability through Upfront Investment)

Serving Chicago for Over 36 Years

Stand With Chicago. Take Action for Housing Stability.

Every Chicagoan deserves a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home. As housing resources face increasing challenges, your voice can help protect the programs and funding that keep individuals and families housed. Whether you're a community member, service provider, or faith leader, you have an opportunity to make an impact. Join us in advocating for housing stability by signing on to the campaign that best represents you. Together, we can strengthen communities, protect affordable housing, and ensure every family has the support they need to thrive.

Help Shape Chicago's Housing Future

The Chicago Low-Income Housing Trust Fund is seeking new members to serve on its Board of Directors. We’re looking for people who are passionate about our community and interested in helping guide an organization that works to expand and preserve safe, affordable housing.

Please note that current CLIHTF landlords and tenants are not eligible to apply for Board service.

Interested in learning more? Please complete our brief interest form or scan the QR code to tell us about yourself and your interest in serving.

September Landlord of the Month

The Chicago Low-Income Housing Trust Fund is proud to name Lilia Fregoso its September 2026 Landlord of the Month. Ms. Fregoso has been recognized for her dedication, patience, kindness, and consistent willingness to go above and beyond for her tenants. Her reliability in submitting required paperwork reflects the professionalism and care she brings to her long partnership with CLIHTF.

What makes this honor especially meaningful is Ms. Fregoso's remarkable tenure — more than 30 years as a CLIHTF landlord. Her decades-long commitment to providing quality, affordable housing for Chicago residents embodies the spirit of partnership CLIHTF strives to celebrate. Congratulations to Ms. Fregoso on this well-deserved recognition!

Services

Prospective Tenants
Property Owners
Social Service Agencies
Referral Form

for Housing Partners, Service Providers and Tenant Relocations

Trust Fund Central Owner's Portal
CLIHTF Customer Satisfaction Survey

SNAP Emergency Allotment Update

Click HERE to view this important update on the SNAP, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and emergency allotment.

Open Enrollment (CLOSED)

Open enrollment is currently closed. Open Enrollment Webinars will resume when Open Enrollment begins. Currently, webinars are ONLY for landlords with existing CLIHTF properties and service providers.  Interested landlords should continue to check the website for Open Enrollment updates.

Property Owners can request an application by sending an email to info@clihtf.org.

Interested Participant Package for Landlords: CLIHTF Introductory Page for Potential Landlords

Trust
Fund
Central
Owner Portal

Property owners can access the TFC (Trust Fund Central) owner portal by clicking the button below.

Translate