Chicago's Department of Housing (DOH)
Recent News About Chicago's Department of Housing (DOH)
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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.
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City Council approves property transfer in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood
Chicago's City Council has approved an ordinance that facilitates the transfer of ownership for Renaissance Saint Luke, a senior living facility located in the Lakeview neighborhood. The change involves transferring control from the current General Partner, RRG Renaissance Saint Luke SLF, LLC, and Limited Partner, NJK Venture, LLC to new partners Greenview SLF General, LLC and Greenview SLG Limited LLC. The purchase price for this transaction is set at $6 million.
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Chicago City Council approves funding for Humboldt Park housing project
The Chicago City Council has sanctioned the allocation of funds, the sale of city-owned land, and the appointment of The Ave SW, LLC as the developer for a new housing project in Humboldt Park. This initiative involves the construction of a four-story, multi-family housing development.
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Chicago approves sale and transfer ordinance for Karibuni Place
The Chicago Department of Housing (DOH) has approved an ordinance for the sale and transfer of Karibuni Place, located at 8200 S Ellis. This decision includes the assumption of the regulatory agreement, loan documents, and existing associated city debt.
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Prairie District Apartments set for major rehabilitation and new construction
Developer entity Mercy Housing Lakefront is the beneficiary of a financing ordinance for Prairie District Apartments. The first project, located on Wabash, includes the gut rehabilitation of a Single Room Occupancy (SRO) building.
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Chicago Department of Housing approves property sale in North Lawndale
The Chicago Department of Housing (DOH) has approved an ordinance to facilitate the sale of a property located at 1251 S Sawyer Ave, along with two vacant parcels at 1214-1232 S Kedzie Ave and 1242-1256 S Kedzie Ave, to the Chicago House & Social Service Agency (CHASSA). The ordinance also allows for the transfer of the Regulatory Agreement and Land Use Restriction Agreement (LURA) to CHASSA.