Policy Advocacy
Many voices are stronger than one.
We mobilize our members and allies to advocate for policies that help end homelessness, create affordable rental housing, promote sustainable homeownership, and affirmatively further fair housing. We work to increase federal, state, and local investments in proven housing programs, as well as to develop new and innovative policy solutions. On our own and through coalition work, we have been able to secure a multitude of policy victories in Springfield and Washington, D.C., that benefit renters and homeowners.
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2026 Policy Agenda
Our annual policy agenda serves as a roadmap for our state & federal advocacy to ensure every Illinoisan has a stable place to call home.
Latest Policy & Organizing News
Housing Wage in Illinois Now More than $30
For Immediate Release: July 23, 2026Contact: Kristin Ginger, Director of Communications & Development, Housing Action Illinois, kristin@housingactionil.org or 312-854-3333 CHICAGO, IL – Full-time workers need to earn $30.36 per hour to afford a modest, two-bedroom...
HUD Changes Could Push More than 5,000 Illinoisans Back Into Homelessness
For Immediate Release: June 26, 2026Contact: Kristin Ginger, Director of Communications & Development, Housing Action Illinois, kristin@housingactionil.org or 312-854-3333 CHICAGO, IL – A new analysis from the National Alliance to End Homelessness finds that 5,105...
Organizational Sign-On Letter: Protect the Equal Access Rule
Deadline: All comments must be submitted by 12:00 pm CT on Monday, June 29, 2026. Housing Action Illinois is urging organizations across the state to sign on to a letter opposing HUD’s proposed rescission of the Equal Access Rule (EAR). What is the Equal Access Rule?...