Department

Housing and Economic Development

The City of Chicago Department of Housing and Economic Development (HED) promotes economic development by helping existing businesses grow and by attracting new industry to the city. The department also leads Chicago's affordable housing, housing preservation and community-based homebuyer assistance programs, as well as the city's zoning, land use planning, sustainability and historic preservation initiatives. The department works in cooperation with community and business groups, elected officials, delegate agencies and other community stakeholders.

Alerts (Housing and Economic Development)

Apr 23, 2012

CDGA 2013 Supplemental Information

Most Recent News (Housing and Economic Development)

May 9, 2012	TIF to Create Public Access, Amenities for New North Side Nature Preserve
May 9, 2012	Rehab Approved for Southwest Side Senior Housing Facility
May 9, 2012	City Council Approves TIF, Land Swap, For Education and Neighborhood Development
May 9, 2012	Clark Park Scores TIF Assistance for New Baseball Stadium
May 9, 2012	TIF Funds Approved for Renovations at Two North Side Schools
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What We Do

• Economic Development
• Historic Preservation
• Housing
• Land Use Planning and Policy
• Sustainable Development
• Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
• Workforce Solutions
• Zoning Ordinance Administration

Supporting Information

• Adjacent Neighbors Land Acquisition Program (ANLAP)
• Administrative Adjustments
• Affordable Housing Plan Quarterly Reports
• Affordable Housing Preservation Ordinance
• Affordable Rental Housing Resource List
• Certificate of Occupancy (1 - 3 dwelling units)
• Certificate of Zoning Compliance
• Chicago Development Fund
• Chicago Low-Income Housing Trust Fund
• Chicago Partnership for Affordable Neighborhoods (CPAN)

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City Data

• FOIA Request Log - Housing and Economic Development

Community Development Entities, Commissions and Boards

Chicago Community Land Trust

Chicago Development Fund

Chicago Low-Income Housing Trust Fund

Chicago Plan Commission

Commission on Chicago Landmarks

Community Development Commission

Zoning Board of Appeals