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- Jul 16, 2025 - City Council Approves Land Sale and Financing for Southbridge Phase 1c Mixed-Income Development.
- Jul 16, 2025 - City Board Approves Amendments to City Lots For Working Families Program.
- Jul 16, 2025 - Bond Inducement Will Support Rehabilitation of Homan Square Affordable Apartments.
- Jun 18, 2025 - Chicago Department of Housing to Sell Troubled Building Initiative Residential Or Commercial Property.
- Jun 18, 2025 - Amendment for Land Redevelopment Agreement Approved
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The 2025 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) will help DOH direct federal budget-friendly housing funds to the areas where they are most needed.
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The ATSM contains the policies and guidelines for building of multifamily budget-friendly housing development projects in Chicago.
- Jul 16, 2025. City Council Approves Land Sale and Financing for Southbridge Phase 1c Mixed-Income Development
- Jul 16, 2025. City Council Approves Amendments to City Lots For Working Families Program
- Jul 16, 2025. Bond Inducement Will Support Rehabilitation of Homan Square Affordable Apartments
- Jun 18, 2025. Chicago Department of Housing to Sell Troubled Building Initiative Residential Or Commercial Property
- Jun 18, 2025. Amendment for Land Redevelopment Agreement Approved
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