COVID-19 Resource Hubs and Articles
Resource Hubs
Along with our resources for tenants and owners, local and national housing stakeholders have compiled important resources and information for owners, tenants, and organizations about COVID-19:
- Preservation Compact and CIC: Coronavirus Resources for Illinois Owners and Tenants
- Chicago Community Loan Fund: Chicagoland COVID-19 Community Development Resource Guide
- Enterprise Community Partners: COVID-19: Our Response & Latest Updates
- Housing Action Illinois: COVID-19 for Housing & Homelessness Professionals
- National Multifamily Housing Council: Coronavirus Resources for Apartment Firms
- National Apartment Association: Coronavirus Resources and Guidance
- U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development: COVID-19 Information and Resources
Has your organization published information or resources on COVID-19 or have you seen a great resource not listed above? Please share if you’re able by sending a link to Emily at emily.bloom-carlin@cicchicago.com.
Articles
- Vox: “America’s housing system was radically unprepared for coronavirus” March 25, 2020
- Brookings Institute: “Halting evictions during the coronavirus crisis isn’t as good as it sounds” March 23, 2020
- Urban Institute Housing Matters: “When Pandemic Hits, Pausing Evictions Can Help Renters and Landlords—But It’s Not Enough” March 20, 2020
- Brookings Institute: “America’s inequitable housing system is completely unprepared for coronavirus” March 12, 2020
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