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

"The townhouse is perfect. It's more than we dreamed we could have at this time. It was a blessing to find an organization like CHAD that could understand our needs and find us a place in such a nice location."

—Sorin and Anita Read their story »

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"With a family of eight, we could have ended up living in different places. Who knows what could have happened to us. This house has given us complete stability."

—George and Rhona Read their story »

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"It can be very expensive to live in DuPage County. The money I save on my rent through CHAD makes a difference. I’m just so thankful to God for CHAD and the opportunity to live here."

—Deanna Read her story »

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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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Please help provide affordable housing to more than 1,100 people each year.

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Latest news

Resident Newsletter Spring 2026: April 15, 2026
Resident Newsletter Winter 2026: January 20, 2026
Resident Newsletter Summer 2025: June 2, 2025

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Contact

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

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

From the community

“Even though I can’t afford to buy a house, CHAD has given me and my family our dream home.”

—Jennifer S.

Fact

33.1% increase amount of households making $25,000 or less (2000-2010) CHAD helps families stay together.