Ordinance SO2023-0002888 Passed

Non-Routine City Matters Municipal Code


Amendment of Municipal Code Section 2-44-085 regarding veteran preference for residential housing purchasers or renters under Affordability Requirements Ordinance

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Chicago's City Council, with Alderman Gilbert Villegas, amended the Municipal Code via the 2021 Affordable Requirements Ordinance, enhancing housing access for low and moderate-income households. It defines terms, outlines an inclusionary housing agreement, details affordable units' conditions, foreclosure rules, mandates a 10% veteran preference, provides conflict resolution, and imposes greater affordability. Effective from January 1, 2025.

Alternate identifiers: O2023-0002888

Sponsors

Sponsors (9) Ward
Villegas, Gilbert
Villegas, GilbertPrimary Sponsor Ward 36
Knudsen, Timothy R.
Knudsen, Timothy R. Ward 43
Gardiner, James M.
Gardiner, James M. Ward 45
Conway, William
Conway, William Ward 34
Vasquez, Jr., Andre
Vasquez, Jr., Andre Ward 40
Manaa-Hoppenworth, Leni
Manaa-Hoppenworth, Leni Ward 48
Gutierrez, Jeylu B.
Gutierrez, Jeylu B. Ward 14
Chico, Peter
Chico, Peter Ward 10
Hopkins, Brian
Hopkins, Brian Ward 2

History

Date Legislative body Action
Date 2024-04-17 Legislative body Chicago City Council Action Passed

On motion of Alderperson Mitchell, Vice Chair of the Housing and real Estate Committee, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed.

Votes for Votes against Other votes
Votes for Yes: 49

Beale, Anthony
Burnett, Jr., Walter
Cardona, Jr., Felix
Chico, Peter
Clay, Angela
Coleman, Stephanie D.
Conway, William
Cruz, Ruth
Curtis, Derrick G.
Dowell, Pat
Ervin, Jason C.
Fuentes, Jessica L.
Gardiner, James M.
Gutierrez, Jeylu B.
Hadden, Maria E.
Hall, William E.
Harris, Michelle A.
Hopkins, Brian
Knudsen, Timothy R.
La Spata, Daniel
Lawson, Bennett R.
Lee, Nicole T.
Lopez, Raymond A.
Manaa-Hoppenworth, Leni
Martin, Matthew J.
Mitchell, Gregory I.
Mitts, Emma
Moore, David H.
Mosley, Ronnie L.
Napolitano, Anthony V.
Nugent, Samantha
O'Shea, Matthew J.
Quinn, Marty
Ramirez-Rosa, Carlos
Reilly, Brendan
Robinson, Lamont J.
Rodriguez Sanchez, Rossana
Rodriguez, Michael D.
Scott, Monique L.
Sigcho-Lopez, Byron
Silverstein, Debra L.
Sposato, Nicholas
Tabares, Silvana
Taliaferro, Chris
Taylor, Jeanette B.
Vasquez, Jr., Andre
Villegas, Gilbert
Waguespack, Scott
Yancy, Desmon C.

Votes against

Other votes Absent: 1

Absent: Ramirez, Julia M.

Date 2024-04-10 Legislative body Committee on Housing and Real Estate Action Recommended to Pass
Date 2024-04-10 Legislative body Committee on Housing and Real Estate Action Substituted
Date 2023-07-19 Legislative body Chicago City Council Action Referred
Date 2023-07-19 Legislative body Chicago City Council Action Introduced

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