Affordable Housing Special Assessment Program Review Webinar
On March 24, 2022, The Preservation Compact and Community Investment Corporation hosted a webinar on the new Affordable Housing Special Assessment Program (AHSAP.)
Presenters included Jerry Brown of Siegel & Callahan P.C. and Christina Lynch, Brian Sibila, and Vincent Waller from the
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Preserving 2-Flats in High Cost Areas
Last week, drawing from her experience participating in the Chicago Flats Initiative, Emily Bloom-Carlin, Senior Program Officer at The Preservation Compact, presented at a meeting organized by Alderman Matt Martin on strategies for preserving naturally occurring affordable housing (NOAH.)
In the 47th Ward, which Alderman Martin represents, a substantial portion […]
Read moreWebinar Overview: ADUs for Multifamily
On February 16, 2022, The Preservation Compact, Community Investment Corporation, and the City of Chicago Department of Housing hosted a webinar on the City of Chicago’s Additional Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance. This ordinance can help property owners add additional units to their buildings and makes […]
Read moreCatch up with The Compact: January 2022 Highlights
In January 2022 The Preservation Compact:
Partnered with the Illinois Housing Council to discuss a proposal for a new NOAH acquisition program based on the Boston Acquisition Opportunity Program,Collaborated with the Assessor’s Office on the rollout of the new property tax incentive in Cook CountyDiscussed accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on an expert panel hosted by
Read moreAnnouncing the Affordable Housing Special Assessment Program
On February 7, 2022, the Preservation Compact joined the Cook County Assessor’s office and a host of partners to announce the new Affordable Housing Special Assessment Program. Read the Assessor’s Office press release here.
Thank you to our legislative champions and our partners at the Cook County Assessor’s Office, Illinois Housing Council,
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