$156M Announced for IL Housing Programs to Support BUILD; Initiative Expected to Face Opposition

Pritzker, Illinois Housing Development Authority announce $156 million investment in housing

Illinois is investing $156 million to build and expand housing for working families.

$156M announced for IL housing programs to support BUILD; initiative expected to face opposition – ABC7 (Chicago) – Wirepoints

The BUILD initiative includes a package of legislative proposals that would streamline the approval process for affordable housing developments and so-called "missing middle" housing. Local officials who oppose the measure argue that state-level zoning policies would preempt local control and alter neighborhoods.

$156M announced for IL housing programs to support BUILD; initiative expected to face opposition

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday announced $156 million for housing programs to support BUILD, or Building Up Illinois Developments, a housing initiative aimed at addressing the state's housing shortage and improving affordability.

Gov. Pritzker Announces $156 Million In Funding For Housing

CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) announced $156 million in investments for housing initiatives as part of Building Up Illinois Developments (BUILD)—Governor Pritzker’s comprehensive housing plan designed to address Illinois’ housing crisis and support Illinois working families. Of the $156 million in total investments, $103 million is new funding secured for the FY27 budget as part of BU…

Gov. Pritzker Announces $156 Million Investment in Illinois Housing

Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) announced $156 million in housing investments through the Governor’s Building Up Illinois Developments (BUILD) initiative, aimed at increasing housing supply, expanding homeownership opportunities and improving access to affordable housing across