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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With your help, we can expand access to affordable housing, prevent and end homelessness, and create an Illinois where everyone has good, stable homes.
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
Stop a Regulation that Would Devastate Immigrant Families
The "public charge" rule proposed by the Trump administration on October 10 will block immigrant families from having a permanent, secure future in the United States and scare them away from seeking access to health care, nutrition, and housing programs. The proposal...
2018 Midterms Create Housing Policy Opportunities
The 2018 midterm election results have created new opportunities at both the state and federal level for advocates working on homelessness and affordable housing. Candidates and incumbents (whether campaigning or not) have been talking more about housing and have...
Three Bills Signed into Law
We are pleased to share that some key pieces of legislation on Housing Action Illinois' policy agenda have been signed into law. Each of these bills is a step toward protecting renters and homeowners in Illinois. SB 2996 - Protect Children by Updating Illinois’ Lead...