Chicago's Department of Housing (DOH) expands access and choice for residents and protects their right to quality homes that are affordable, safe, and healthy.
Functioning like a Request for Proposals, the QAP solicits applications for affordable housing development funding, and describes the selection criteria and application requirements for receiving federal tax credits and tax-exempt bonds.
As a $1.4 billion framework for City housing initiatives for the years 2019 to 2023, the current Five-Year Housing Plan will coordinate support for approximately 40,000 residential units citywide.
The 2021 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) will help the Department of Housing (DOH) direct federal affordable housing funds to the neighborhoods where they are most needed.
Functioning like a Request for Proposals, the QAP solicits applications for affordable housing development funding, and describes the selection criteria and application requirements for receiving federal tax credits and tax-exempt bonds.
Spanning two mayoral administrations and a global recession, "Accepting the Challenge" sought to comprehensively address issues related to housing, planning and workforce development under a then-newly created Department of Community Development.
Written in the aftermath of the Great Recession, "Bouncing Back" identifies multiple housing issues, presents solutions, and establishes priorities, including the commitment to expand affordability and reduce the burdensome cost of housing on many owners and renters.
Housing 101 was created by DOH to better inform Chicagoan's about their renter rights and responsibilities, along with information about the Affordable Requirements Ordinance, eviction process, and housing assistance and community resources.
The City of Chicago, through its Department of Housing (DOH), is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking qualified teams to perform case management work related to the Emergency Rental Assistance Program, or ERAP.
The Woodlawn Housing Preservation Ordinance was adopted by City Council in September 2020 to prevent displacement of long-time Woodlawn residents and promote future equitable development of the community.