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The Department of Housing and Economic Development promotes affordable, for-sale and rental housing in communities citywide, provides financial assistance for housing improvements, facilitate access and independent living for seniors and the disabled, and offers a variety of programs that help residents reduce property taxes, refinance their mortgages, and avoid foreclosure. It also helps locate for-sale and and rental homes for residents needing housing assistance.

Most Recent News (Housing)

May 28,2013 Ald. Ray Suarez (31st), City Agencies to Co-host Housing Resource Fair on June 8
May 07,2013 Improvements to Emergency Food Assistance Program
Oct 25,2012 Heating Assistance Program Starts Nov. 1
Aug 01,2012 New Start Date Announced for Roof and Porch Repair Program
Jan 11,2012 Mayor Emanuel Launches ChicagoShovels.org to Bring Chicagoans Together to Participate in Winter-Preparedness Efforts

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