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Urge Congress to Lift Spending Caps and Provide Highest Level of Funding Possible
Funding for affordable housing, community development, and transportation programs is under attack. We’re asking your organizations to join Housing Action Illinois and advocates from around the country in signing a letter urging Congress to lift harmful spending caps...
Webinar: Federal Advocacy Priorities for Housing in the New Political Landscape
On February 6, Housing Action Illinois held a webinar focusing on how housing advocates can best mobilize in response to policy and budget proposals that we are likely to see from the administration of President Donald Trump and/or members of Congress in 2017. During...
December 2016: Federal and State Housing Advocacy Update
We know that this update comes at a time when people who care about affordable housing and homeless services are concerned and anxious about the coming year, given the aftermath of the November election and the impending end of the state “stopgap” budget at the end...
Update on Advocacy to Create Affordable Housing and End Homelessness in the New Political Landscape
Diane Yentel, President & CEO of the National Low Income Housing Coalition, wrote this very helpful and insightful evaluation of where we stand after the federal election. Regardless of what we all personally think of the outcome, there is no denying that the...
Comments on Proposed Changes in Rent Rules for Housing Choice Voucher Program
Housing Action Illinois recently submitted comments on the HUD's proposed rule regarding the use of small area Fair Market Rents (SAFMRs) to determine maximum allowable rents for households using Housing Choice Vouchers. The goal of the rule is to provide voucher...
State Budget Advocacy Resources
Housing Action Illinois has been updating our list of resources to assist people in their advocacy efforts to encourage Governor Rauner and our state legislators pass a responsible state budget. "Stopgap" Budget for FY 2016 and First Half of FY 2017 (June 2016) Just...
State Housing Legislation Signed into Law
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner recently signed two pieces of legislation into law that Housing Action Illinois advocated for during the 2016 General Assembly session. Senate Bill 2271, signed into law on July 15, extends the Comprehensive Housing Planning Act through...
What the Stopgap Budget Means for Housing and Homeless Services
Illinois' stopgap budget is a respite, but isn't enough. The Illinois General Assembly and Governor have passed a temporary "stopgap" budget for the just completed fiscal year (FY 2016) and the first six months of the just started fiscal year (FY 2017). This is a...
Housing Action Illinois Awarded $698,000 in HUD Housing Counseling Funds: 26 Agencies to Receive Sub-Grants
Housing Action Illinois has been awarded $698,000 by HUD to channel resources to local organizations to help families and individuals with their housing needs and to prevent foreclosures. Housing Action will distribute the funds to the 26 housing counseling agencies...
New Guide to HUD-Approved Client Management Systems Helps Housing Counselor Agencies Make Informed Decisions
Report delivers detailed breakdowns of 17 client management systems, helping housing counselor agencies find the best fit for their needs A new, comprehensive guide to the Client Management Systems (CMSs) approved by HUD has just been released by Housing Action...