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IL HB5198

IL HB5198
AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS


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Introduced
02/05/2026
In Committee
04/16/2026
Crossed Over
04/15/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

104th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amends the Affordable Housing Planning and Appeal Act. Requires non-exempt local governments to provide residents with notice and the opportunity for comment at a public hearing prior to adopting an affordable housing plan. Requires a non-exempt local government to provide proof of its compliance with the notice and public hearing requirements when it submits a copy of its affordable housing plan to the Illinois Housing Development Authority. Expands the list of information that must be provided in the affordable housing plan to include, (i) an identification of "specific lands" (rather than "lands") within the jurisdiction that are most appropriate for the construction of affordable housing, (ii) proposed timelines to commence "specific actions and deadlines" (rather than "actions") to implement the components of the affordable housing plan, and (iii) incentives, including certain measures to address the need for affordable housing, that the local government may provide for the purpose of attracting affordable housing. In a provision permitting certain persons to appeal a local government's denial of a proposed affordable housing plan, expands the list to include a service provider that is under contract to provide services for potential residents of a proposed supportive housing project or community-integrated living arrangement that is included in the proposed affordable housing plan. Contains provisions concerning final actions or decisions by the governing body of the local government on the proposed affordable housing plans; appeal procedures and timelines; and other matters. Expands the Illinois Housing Development Authority's rulemaking authority to include the adoption of rules and regulations concerning the substance of affordable housing plans consistent with the changes made in the amendatory Act.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Affordable Housing Planning and Appeal Act to enhance public participation and streamline the process for developing affordable housing. Non-exempt local governments, meaning those not meeting certain criteria for existing affordable housing, must now hold public hearings and allow residents to comment before approving an affordable housing plan, and must provide proof of this process when submitting their plans to the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA). The bill also requires these plans to be more detailed, specifying "specific lands" suitable for affordable housing, outlining "specific actions and deadlines" for implementation, and listing incentives local governments can offer to attract affordable housing. Furthermore, the list of parties who can appeal a local government's denial of an affordable housing plan is expanded to include service providers contracted to assist residents of proposed supportive housing projects or community-integrated living arrangements, which are types of housing designed to help individuals with special needs live independently. The IHDA's authority to create rules and regulations concerning the content of affordable housing plans is also broadened.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (34)

Last Action

Referred to Assignments (on 04/16/2026)

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