The largest nonprofit provider of permanent affordable housing in Chicago’s western suburbs for over 30 years.

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CHAD has over 500 housing units of all property types in 31 communities across DuPage, Kane, Will and portions of Cook counties in northeastern Illinois. Properties include apartment homes, condominiums, duplexes, town houses, and single family homes.

CHAD is a Licensed Real Estate Corporation in the State of Illinois.

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January 20, 2026
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June 2, 2025
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March 7, 2025

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Contact
Community Housing Advocacy and Development 531 East Roosevelt Road, Suite 200 Wheaton, IL 60187 (Map + directions) Phone: (630) 456-4452 Fax: (630) 580-9244

Office hours
Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm

From the community

“I haven't been the best tenant, but CHAD always figures out a way that is beneficial for both us to resolve the problem -- even when times are hard for me. I just want to say, "Thank you!"”

—Kelly

Fact

$18.58 is the hourly wage needed to afford a two bedroom apartment in the Chicago area CHAD helps families stay together.