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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)

High Alert Jul 18, 2013 TIF Data Portal

Most Recent News (Housing and Economic Development)

Oct 9, 2013 Oct. 26 Rental Expo to Offer Information, Resources on Residential Landlord-Tenant Issues
Sep 11, 2013 Family and Senior Housing Proposed for Historic Bronzeville Apartment Complex
Sep 11, 2013 Park, Bike Trail Improvement Projects Proposed for South and West Sides
Sep 11, 2013 Property Tax Incentive Proposed for Southeast Side Manufacturing Campus
Sep 11, 2013 Shuttered Fire Stations Would Be Sold For New Uses
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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

Vendor Payments, Invoices and Receipts

Payment Receipt Information

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Top Requested

For Renters

Tenants Rights/Responsibilities
Chicago Rents Right
Affordable Rental List
Foreclosure Info: Tenants
Small Repairs for Seniors
Low-Income Housing Trust Fund
Housing Counseling Centers

For Property Owners/Buyers

Low-Income Tax Credits
Foreclosure Prevention
Landlord Rights/Responsibilities
Tax Smart Program
Neighborhood Imp. Fund (NIP)
Emergency Housing Repair (EHAP)

For Businesses

Advertising signs
Special Service Area Program
Special Service Area Provider list
Delegate Agency Program
Landscape Ordinance FAQSmall Business Improvement Fund (SBIF)

For Developers

Map/Text Zoning Amendments
Certificate of Zoning Compliance
Affordable Requirements Ord.
City-Owned Land Inventory
Troubled Building Initiative (TBI)
Certificates of Occupancy

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