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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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2022 General Assembly Wrap-Up
In this condensed General Assembly session, which ended on April 8, Housing Action Illinois and our partners had three significant victories that further our mission.
2022 Policy Agenda
Learn about our priorities for the 2022 Illinois General Assembly session, as well as local and federal level work—measures we believe will help families and communities in Illinois thrive.
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Increased Shortage of Rental Homes in Illinois Severely Affects Families with Lowest Incomes & Refugees
Report finds only 36 affordable, available rental homes per 100 extremely low-income renter households in Illinois For Immediate Release: April 21, 2022Contact: Kristin Ginger, Manager of Communications & Development, Housing Action Illinois,...
2022 General Assembly Wrap-Up
In this condensed General Assembly session, which ended on April 8, Housing Action Illinois and our partners had three significant victories that further our mission. Key Wins Securing Statewide Source of Income Fair Housing Protections After multiple campaigns...
One More Message From You Needed to Pass Source of Income Fair Housing Protections
Great news: The bill to create statewide source of income (SOI) housing protections, HB 2775, has passed the Senate and just needs one more vote by the full House before April 8. This legislation will create statewide fair housing protections in Illinois by making it...