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 State Legislative Session Wrap-Up
Each year, we advocate for investments and policies to ensure every Illinoisan has a stable place to call home.
Latest Policy & Organizing News
Housing Action Illinois 2015 Advocacy Agenda Webinar
On March 9, we held a webinar where we provided an overview of the key advocacy initiatives we're currently working on, including advocating against the massive state budget cuts to human service programs proposed by Governor Bruce Rauner that will negatively impact...
Support Senate Bill 1547: Because Calling the Police Should Not Be A Crime
State Senator Toi Hutchison has introduced Senate Bill 1547, which will protect tenants and landlords from evictions, fines, or loss of a business simply because they called the police when they were in need. It seems common sense that people should not be punished...
Governor Rauner’s Budget Devastating for Efforts to End Homelessness: Let Your Legislators Know You Support a Responsible Budget with Adequate Revenue
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner released his fiscal year 2016 budget proposal yesterday. As we expected, Governor Rauner's plan to solve Illinois' longstanding budget problems includes devastating cuts to vital human service programs that meet the needs of people with...