Ordinance O2024-0012422 Active

Amendment of Municipal Code Title 5 by adding new Chapter 5-25 entitled "Accountable Housing and Anti-Discrimination Waitlist Act"

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The City of Chicago has passed the "City of Chicago Accountable Housing and Anti-Discrimination Waitlist Ordinance" to address the affordable housing shortage for low-income households. The ordinance aims to connect vacancies to those in need, reduce homelessness, protect public health, and promote fair housing practices. It also establishes a centralized application portal and efficient leasing procedures. Key terms related to affordable housing are defined, including the Affordable Requirements Ordinance, applicants, City of Chicago housing funds, and more. The Vacancy Scofflaw ordinance requires a 97% occupancy rate and a 60-day vacant unit turn-around standard for publicly-subsidized housing. The Department of Housing has established a centralized waitlist for affordable housing units, with regulations for accepting and rejecting units. The Commissioner of the Department of Housing is to develop and publish regulations for public comment and is authorized to enforce the Ordinance. The Ordinance is not intended to conflict with other laws such as the Violence Against Women Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Maria E.VHadden and Gilbect Villegas are involved in the implementation of the Ordinance.

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