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
Extreme Affordable Housing Shortage Continues For Illinois Renters
A new report shows that while the rental housing market may be booming, extremely low-income renters in Illinois are very unlikely to find an apartment they can afford. The report, Housing Spotlight: America’s Affordable Housing Shortage, and How to End It, jointly...
Webinar: Medicaid Reform
Amber Smock, Director of Advocacy for Access Living, will help you understand Medicaid reform. She’ll also discuss the Keep Illinois Strong principles, identify who the key decision makers influencing Medicaid reform are, and show you how you can join current advocacy...
Webinar: State and Federal Budget Proposals
On the heels of President Obama’s budget proposal, Governor Quinn is releasing his FY 2013 state budget proposal. On Thursday, February 23 at 10 a.m. Housing Action Illinois will be hosting a webinar summarizing the federal and state budget proposals as they impact...