Housing Action Illinois mobilizes 200+ organizations to end homelessness, increase affordable rental housing, and expand homeownership opportunities.
For nearly 40 years, we have brought together member organizations from across Illinois united in our vision of expanding affordable housing and ending homelessness. Our members include housing counseling agencies, homeless service providers, developers of affordable housing, and policymakers.
Our work has led to tens of thousands of new homes being built, hundreds of thousands of people going from housing insecurity or homelessness to having stable homes, and millions of renters gaining better protections. Working with our members and allies, we’ve created access and housing opportunities in every community throughout Illinois.
Policy Advocacy
We mobilize our members to advocate for policies that help end homelessness, create affordable rental housing, and promote sustainable homeownership. Together, our voice is stronger.
Capacity Building
We help housing counseling agencies and developers build their capacity and expand their resources. We are a HUD-approved Intermediary and manage an AmeriCorps network. Together, our impact is greater.
Education & Organizing
We build awareness, activate change, and shift narratives by sharing information and real-life stories with policymakers, nonprofit service providers, and the media.
Recent Happenings
2026 Housing Matters Conference
Our conference connects 300+ housing professionals to share ideas for building stronger communities. Mark your calendars: join us on September 29-30 in Champaign, IL!
Critical Connections for Housing Counseling
No confusing forms. No long searches. Just a free, simple way to connect to a HUD-approved housing counselor to get expert advice on the homeownership process.
2026 Legislative Session Wrap-Up
Housing was in the spotlight during this year’s state legislative session, and we’re celebrating a number of key wins for homelessness and housing while pushing work forward on other fronts.