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Adjacent Neighbors Land Acquisition Program (ANLAP) The Adjacent Neighbors land Acquisition Program (ANLAP) enables homeowners in certain areas of Chicago to purchase vacant, city-owned lots for less than market value.

Administrative Adjustments Administrative adjustments are intended to provide a streamlined approval procedure for minor modifications of selected zoning standards.

Affordable Housing Plan Quarterly Reports The Department of Housing and Economic Development's quarterly housing reports present progress on the goals set forth in the City of Chicago's five-year affordable housing plan for the years 2009-2013. The plan, "Accepting the Challenge," commits $2.1 billion in resources to assist more than 50,000 households.

Affordable Housing Preservation Ordinance On July 19, 2007, the Chicago City Counsel passed the Affordable Housing Preservation Ordinance, amending Chapter 2-44 of the Chicago Municipal Code, by adding Section 2-44-111. This ordinance is currently in full force and effect.

Affordable Rental Housing Resource List Affordable rental housing plays an important role in meeting the housing needs of low-income Chicagoans.

Certificate of Zoning Compliance A Certificate of Zoning Compliance certifies the number of residential dwelling units at the property that are legal under the Chicago Zoning Ordinance.

Chicago Development Fund The Chicago Development Fund (CDF) is an Illinois not-for-profit corporation, and has qualified as a Community Development Entity as defined by the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund.

Chicago Green Roofs The City of Chicago's Green Roof dataset and corresponding map provides the location, satellite images, and square footage of existing green roofs within the City of Chicago.

Chicago Low-Income Housing Trust Fund The Trust Fund serves Chicago's low-income working households, the disabled, the elderly, and countless homeless individuals and families.

Chicago Partnership for Affordable Neighborhoods (CPAN) The Chicago Partnership for Affordable Neighborhoods (CPAN) is a partnership between the City of Chicago and developers to provide affordable residential units in market rate developments, particularly in appreciating neighborhoods.

Chicago Plan Commission The Chicago Plan Commission is responsible for the review of proposals that involve Planned Developments (PDs), the Lakefront Protection Ordinance, Planned Manufacturing Districts (PMDs), Industrial Corridors and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Districts.

City-Owned Historic Buildings For Sale The Historic Preservation Division researches and prepares landmark designation reports on behalf of the Commission on Chicago Landmarks. The division also reviews permit applications for construction work on proposed and designated landmarks, and works with property owners on the various needs of historic properties

City-Owned Land Inventory A Negotiated Sale is a process that facilitates the sale of City-owned properties. The City of Chicago makes real estate available for purchase and redevelopment, and the Department of Housing and Economic Development (HED) is one of the City departments authorized to accept purchase applications.

Commission on Chicago Landmarks The Commission on Chicago Landmarks is responsible for recommending buildings, structures, sites and districts for legal protection as official Chicago landmarks.

Community Area 2000 Census Profiles The following Community Area maps include tables that show demographic profiles compiled in 1990 and 2000 by the U. S. Census Bureau, and feature data changes in population, housing, social, and economic characteristics.

Community Area 2000 and 2010 Census Population Comparisons The following table compares the City's population compiled in 2000 and 2010 by the U. S. Census Bureau and arranged by Community Area.

Community Development Commission The Community Development Commission was established by the Chicago City Council in 1992 to assume the duties of the former Commercial District Development Commission and the Department of Urban Renewal. The CDC reviews and recommends action to the City Council on the establishment of new Tax Increment Financing districts, Redevelopment Area designations, and appointment of members to Community Conservation Councils.

Community and Strategic Plans Information on Community and Strategic Plans

Delegate Agencies (Economic Development) This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations whose objectives include small business development, site development or area-wide marketing, maintenance and management within a specified commercial business district.

Delegate Agency 2014 Application and Supplemental Documentation The 2014 Delegate Agency program application is available through the City of Chicago Community Development Grant Application (CDGA). The CDGA application is open May 1 through May 31. Supplemental documents are due by 4:30 pm, Wednesday, June 5, 2013.

Delegate Agency Documents Delegate Agency documents to process contracts online.

Demolition Delay The Demolition-Delay Ordinance, adopted by City Council in 2003, establishes a hold of up to 90 days in the issuance of any demolition permit for certain historic buildings in order that the Department of Zoning and Land Use Planning can explore options, as appropriate, to preserve the building, including but not limited to landmark designation.

District Annual Reports (2012) The 2012 annual reports in PDF format below are the most recent financial audits for the City of Chicago's TIF districts. Annual reports are issued on June 30th every year for the previous fiscal year. For more information, see the overview page for each district.

Downtown Affordable Housing Zoning Bonus The Downtown Affordable Housing Zoning Bonus is available to central area real estate developers. The bonus offers additional square footage for residential development projects in downtown zoning districts in exchange for affordable housing on-site or a financial contribution to the city's Affordable Housing Opportunity Fund.

Enterprise Zone Program The Enterprise Zone Program provides state and city incentives to help local businesses expand. Enterprise zones are geographic areas designated by the city and certified by the state of Illinois to receive various tax incentives and other benefits.

File a Housing and Economic Development FOIA Request The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a state law that provides citizens with access to public records. Each City department is a separate agency responsible for maintaining its own records, so requests should be submitted to the department that maintains the records you want.

Foreclosure Prevention/Home Ownership Preservation Initiatives (HOPI) The Home Ownership Preservation Initiative (HOPI) is a partnership between the City of Chicago, Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago, and key lending, investment and mortgage servicing institutions doing business in Chicago.

Historic Chicago Bungalow Initiative The Chicago-style bungalow was developed in the early 1900s in response to a pressing demand for middle-class housing during a period of dynamic growth in Chicago. The City of Chicago established the Historic Chicago Bungalow Initiative in 2000 to help foster an appreciation of the Chicago Bungalow as a distinctive housing type, to encourage sympathetic rehabilitation of Chicago bungalows, and assist bungalow owners with adapting their homes to modern and energy efficiency needs, which in turn helps to strengthen Chicago neighborhoods. The Initiative is administered by the Historic Chicago Bungalow Association.

Home Purchase Assistance Program The Home Purchase Assistance Program (HPA) offers a down payment and closing cost assistance to first time Homebuyer to purchase a Single Family, town home, condominium or 1 – 4 units home located in the City of Chicago as their principal residence/owner occupied.

Housing Preservation As part of its mission to provide a range of housing opportunities for all Chicagoans, the Department of Housing and Economic Development works to preserve the housing stock in its communities.

Illinois Affordable Housing Tax Credits (Donations Tax Credit) The Illinois Affordable Housing Tax Credit (IAHTC), also known as the Donations Tax Credit, provides a $0.50 state income tax credit for each $1 contributed to a qualified affordable housing project. Donations, which may be cash, securities, or real or personal property, must total at least $10,000 and may be aggregated.

Independent Living Agencies: Small Accessible Repairs For Seniors (SARFS) Small Accessible Repairs For Seniors (SARFS) agencies are authorized by the Department of Housing and Economic Development (HED) to provide enabling devices and limited home improvements at no cost for senior citizens throughout Chicago.

Landmarks Designation Process A brief description of the process by which the City's Commission on Chicago Landmarks designates a building, site or neighborhood area as a Chicago Landmark.

Landscape Ordinance The City of Chicago's Landscape Ordinance requires landscape features to be incorporated into all new or substantially renovated business, commercial buildings and large residential buildings.

Local Industrial Retention Initiative (LIRI) Councils A list of Local Industrial Retention Initiative (LIRI) Councils

Made in Chicago The City of Chicago Department of Housing and Economic Development promotes a vibrant economy by encouraging job creation and development of new businesses. The department focuses on business attraction, retention, and expansion of businesses in all sectors, utilizing Local Industrial Retention Initiatives (LIRI) Councils, department staff and often by partnering with community organizations such as World Business Chicago. One of the department’s most popular programs is Made in Chicago.

Map and Text Amendments The offices of the Zoning Administrator and the Commissioner of the Department of Housing and Economic Development receive and review applications for zoning amendments.

Micro Market Recovery Program The Micro Market Recovery Program is a neighborhood stabilization initiative targeting small geographic areas that are experiencing higher-than-normal problems with foreclosures.

Mortgages Programs to assist potential homeowners and existing homeowners with their mortgage.

Multi-Family Assistance The Department of Housing and Economic Development (HED) provides funds to developers to construct or rehabilitate rental and for sale properties within the City.

Neighborhood Lending Program Home Purchase and Purchase/Rehab Through the Neighborhood Lending Program, the City of Chicago and Neighborhood Housing Services provide first and second mortgage loans or the purchase and purchase/rehab of 1-4 units for homeowners who might otherwise not be able to purchase a home.

New Homes for Chicago New Homes for Chicago helps provide low- and moderate-income working families with the opportunity to purchase new homes. The goal is to expand housing affordability in support of healthy communities, especially those traditionally bypassed for new development.

Northwest Highway Industrial Corridor Planning Information To support the concentration of industrial companies along Northwest Highway, the Department of Housing and Economic Development is proposing the designation of a portion of the street as an official City of Chicago industrial corridor.

Office of the Zoning Administrator Information for sending correspondence to the Office of the Zoning Administrator

Open Space Section The Open Space Section of HED's Sustainable Development Division works to increase the amount of publicly accessible open space in Chicago.

Plan Examination The Department of Housing and Economic Development reviews building permit applications to ensure plans are in compliance with the Chicago Zoning Ordinance.

Preserving Communities Together (PCT) The The Preserving Communities Together (PCT) program facilitates the rehabilitation and return to productive use of vacant and abandoned properties.

Recovery Zone Faciltiy Bonds Recovery Zone Facility Bonds (RZFB) are traditional tax-exempt bonds which have lower interest rates because the interest is tax-exempt to the investors for Federal tax purposes. This is a new category of tax exempt private activity bonds authorized under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to stimulate economic recovery.

Rents Right The City of Chicago, in partnership with tenant and landlord organizations, has formed the Rents Right campaign to educate Chicagoans about the legal responsibilities and rights of renters and property owners.

Reports for Proposed/Designated Chicago Landmarks Information on proposed/designated Chicago landmarks

Resolution to Amend the Rules and Regulations of the Commission on Chicago Landmarks Resolution to Amend the Rules and Regulations of the Commission on Chicago Landmarks information.

Reverse Mortgage Homeowners must be aged 62 or older, own their homes free and clear or have significant equity in the property, and they must live in the property as their primary residence.

SSA Provider List List of Special Service Areas in Chicago

Sealed Bid Sales Opportunities Sealed bids are being accepted by the Department of Housing and Economic Development until Nov. 19, 2012, for three City-owned properties.

Solar Zoning Policy The purpose of the Solar Zoning Policy is to provide guidance for the zoning review of solar photovoltaic (PV) projects in the City of Chicago and to make zoning design requirements transparent for solar PV system applicants.

Special Service Area (SSA) Program The Special Service Area program is a mechanism to fund expanded services and programs through a localized property tax levy within contiguous industrial, commercial and residential areas.

TIFWorks Program Information on TIFWorks program.

Tax Increment Financing Policy Guidelines The Tax Increment Financing Policy Guidelines summarize general TIF investment policies and guidelines for private development projects as practiced by the Department of Housing and Economic Development, which is the administering department for development projects seeking TIF and other forms of subsidy assistance from the City of Chicago.

Tax Increment Financing-Neighborhood Improvement Program (TIF-NIP) Program (TIF-NIP) is an HED-administered program that has been providing home repair grants in eligible TIF districts since 1999.

TaxSmart Mortgage Credit Certificate Program TaxSmart is a Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) program that provides a federal income tax credit to qualified homebuyers.

TaxSmart Mortgage Credit Certificate Program - Information for Lenders Only The Series 2010 TaxSmart Mortgage Credit Certificate Program for Lenders gives financial institutions an opportunity to participate in the City of Chicago's TaxSmart MCC program.

TaxSmart Mortgage Credit Certificate Program - Lender List The 2010 TaxSmart Mortgage Credit Certificate list of approved lenders.

Technical Assistance Citywide (TACIT) These agencies provide training and technical assistance, (regarding Fair Housing compliance, property management, rental issues and Co-op/Condo options), to non-profits in low-moderate income areas.

Troubled Building Innitiative (TBI) The Troubled Building Initiative was established to compel landlords to maintain safe and drug-free environments for City residents.

Urban Agriculture FAQ Interested in growing food for sale in the City of Chicago? Thinking about starting a community garden? Recently adopted changes to the Chicago Zoning Ordinance allow agricultural uses like community gardens and urban farms in many parts of the city. Below is a list of frequently asked questions regarding the rules and regulations that growers should consider when planning an urban agriculture project.

Zoning Board of Appeals Information on the Zoning Board of Appeals