Cook County HRA moves to create Local Housing Trust Fund, sets September public hearing

Aug 20, 2026

The Cook County Housing and Redevelopment Authority preliminarily approved moving an ordinance and guidelines forward to public notice to create a Local Housing Trust Fund, targeting a September public hearing and an October adoption to access state matching dollars.

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The Cook County Housing and Redevelopment Authority voted Aug. 19 to move a redlined ordinance and accompanying guidelines forward for legal notice and a public hearing to create a Local Housing Trust Fund. Chair (speaker 3) called for the motion and the board approved it by voice vote after a discussion of draft changes and administration questions.

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