Policy Advocacy
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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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Latest Policy & Organizing News
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...