This week, the Chicago Department of Housing announced the HomeGrown Purchase Assistance Program, which helps low- to moderate-income Chicago households achieve homeownership through financial assistance! The program is designed to expand access to affordable homeownership to Chicagoans that might otherwise be priced out of homeownership due to rising housing costs, by providing grants to cover […]
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Groundbreaking of the Haven on Lincoln!
Posted onOn Monday, September 30th, we officially broke ground on the Haven on Lincoln, Chicago’s first stabilization housing project! Located at the former Diplomat Motel location at 5230 N Lincoln, the Haven on Lincoln will offer a non-congregate shelter with wraparound health and social services available onsite––the gold standard of investment, and a model that has […]
Property Taxes 101
Posted onHere are some of the basics that can help you understand and pay (and maybe even lower) your property tax bills.
Induction Stove Cookin’: Sustainability in the Kitchen
Posted onThis past Monday, the 40th Ward Environmental Board held an induction stove cooking demonstration the Chopping Block in Lincoln Square.
Introducing the Haven on Lincoln!
Posted onThe 40th Ward is proud to unveil the new Stabilization Housing Development Pilot: the Haven on Lincoln.
Stabilization Housing Pilot Updates
Posted onThank you neighbors who came out to the Stabilization Housing Meeting on May 31st 2023. We have reviewed and answered all of the questions submitted through our form that closed June 9th 2023 . You can find the answers to these questions here. Please review this document to see if your question has already been […]
Apply to be on the Steering Committee for the Department of Housing’s next Five Year Plan
Posted onThe 2024-2028 Five Year Housing Plan is an opportunity to set key priorities for Department of Housing (DOH) and to align its agenda for housing with the the department’s principles and equity-centered values. DOH is leading the Five Year Housing Plan process alongside the Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC), acting as fiscal sponsor, with grants provided by the Chicago Community Trust (CCT), and […]
Stabilization Housing Pilot Community Meeting
Posted onCommunity Meeting On May 31st at 6 pm at Swedish Hospital Anderson Pavillion (2751 W Winona), our office will be holding a community meeting to present the redevelopment and conversion of the Diplomat Motel (5230 N Lincoln) into 40 units of stabilization housing for unsheltered neighbors in the 40th Ward. About the City Stabilization Housing […]
Show Your Support for Preventing Homeowner Displacement in Cook County
Posted onVia Communities United: SB 74 , as amended, creates a State Task Force to study and make recommendations for the implementation of a payment plan option to divert delinquent owner-occupied properties from the annual tax sale. The Property Tax Payment Plan Task Force will facilitate in-depth discussions with stakeholders in the residential property tax process, including local […]
Make Eviction Sealing Permanent in IL!
Posted onVia Law Center for Better Housing: Eviction filings can follow you no matter if the case was thrown out or if you won the case – Illinois should seal eviction cases to protect our ability to find future housing! Support HB 1569/SB242 Landlords increasingly rely on reports from tenant screening companies that automatically weed out […]
Property Tax Appeals in Jefferson and Lake View Townships are open!
Posted onThe new 40th Ward Boundaries include Jefferson, Lake View and Roger Park Townships. See Cook County Property Tax 101 for an explanation on the taxation system. Beginning March 3, 2023 you may file an appeal of your property taxes through the Cook County Board of Review for Jefferson Township. Visit www.cookcountyboardofreview.com for information on how to file an appeal […]