Chicago's Department of Housing (DOH)
Recent News About Chicago's Department of Housing (DOH)
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City Council updates City Lots for Working Families Program with new income limits and housing types
The Chicago City Council has approved amendments to the City Lots for Working Families (CL4WF) Program, aiming to update and modernize the initiative that was first established in 2017.
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City Council approves land sale and TIF for Southbridge Phase 1c development
The Chicago City Council has approved the sale of city-owned land at 2311-2315 S. State Street and authorized up to $11.9 million in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) for the Southbridge Phase 1C development.
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Chicago approves land sale to Claretian Associates for affordable housing development
The Chicago City Council has approved an ordinance that will allow Claretian Associates Inc. to purchase and redevelop 13 city-owned lots in South Chicago as part of the City Lots for Working Families (CL4WF) program.
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City Council approves San Miguel Apartments sale and debt forgiveness to preserve affordable housing
The Chicago Department of Housing (DOH) has received approval from the City Council for an ordinance concerning the San Miguel Apartments at 907 W Argyle.
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Chicago City Council amends redevelopment deal with Habitat for Humanity Chicago
The Chicago City Council has approved an ordinance to amend its existing land redevelopment agreement with Habitat for Humanity Chicago.
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Chicago partners with Cook County Land Bank Authority on Rebuild 2.0 initiative
The Chicago Department of Housing (DOH) and the Cook County Land Bank Authority (CCLBA) have joined forces to advance the Rebuild 2.0 program, focusing on rehabilitating single-family homes in Englewood and Roseland.
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Chicago releases draft for 2025 affordable housing allocation plan
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Housing have released the draft for the 2025 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP), a sizable portion of the city's affordable housing resources.
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Chicago unveils first Native American-inspired affordable housing project in Irving Park
The Chicago City Council has agreed to provide funding for a significant new housing project that will bring affordable homes to the Irving Park community.
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Chicago City Council approves funding for Humboldt Park Church's residential transformation
The Chicago City Council has greenlighted funding for the adaptive reuse of the Humboldt Park United Methodist Church into residential units.
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Chicago introduces ordinance for green social housing development
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Housing have introduced a new ordinance to the Chicago City Council aimed at establishing Green Social Housing (GSH) in the city.
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Chicago City Council approves amendment to land sale with Sunshine Gospel Ministries
An amendment has received approval for an existing land sale and redevelopment agreement involving CL4WF and Sunshine Gospel Ministries (SGM).
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Chicago Housing Department allocates $5.5 million for shelter renovations
The Chicago City Council has greenlighted the Chicago Department of Housing to allocate $5.5 million from Lincoln Avenue TIF funds.
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Chicago City Council allows development of ten homes in East Garfield Park
The Chicago City Council has sanctioned an amendment to an existing City Lots for Working Families (CL4WF) agreement, allowing a joint venture to acquire ten additional city-owned lots.
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Chicago amends housing preservation ordinance with new effective date
On December 2, 2024, Chicago Alderpersons and the Chicago Association of REALTORS announced an agreement on changes to the Northwest Side Housing Preservation Ordinance passed by City Council in September.
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Evaluation finds Chicago's public-private collaboration aids tenants facing eviction
A recent report by consulting firm Stout highlights a collaborative effort in Chicago and Cook County that supports residents facing eviction.
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Chicago launches $20M plan to rehab vacant buildings under Rebuild 2.0
Under the leadership of Mayor Brandon Johnson, the Chicago Department of Housing (DOH) has introduced Rebuild 2.0, a program designed to rehabilitate vacant buildings in underserved communities.
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Chicago launches shared equity investment program for affordable homeownership
The Chicago Department of Housing (DOH), in collaboration with the Chicago Community Loan Foundation (CCLF) and The Resurrection Project (TRP), has initiated a new program aimed at expanding affordable homeownership opportunities.
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Finance plan approved for affordable housing in South Chicago
Chicago's City Council has given the green light to a financing plan for Thrive Exchange South, a new six-story mid-rise building at the intersection of 79th Street and Exchange Avenue in South Chicago.
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Chicago secures $4M for non-congregate shelters aiding homeless youth
The Chicago Department of Housing (DOH), in collaboration with the Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS), has secured $4 million in grant funds for the Non-Congregate Shelter Acquisition program. The funding, administered by the State of Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s Office of Community Development, will allocate $2 million each to La Casa Norte and Unity Parenting and Counseling, Inc.
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Chicago announces new housing projects funded by Mayor Johnson's HED bond
The Chicago Department of Housing (DOH) has announced the first two developments to receive financing from Mayor Brandon Johnson's HED bond. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to fund housing, with Mayor Johnson committing $230-250 million for the construction and preservation of affordable rental homes.