Visit Cook County backs voluntary workforce-housing service fee; HRA to pursue lodging partners

Mar 19, 2025

The Cook County Visitors Bureau unanimously passed a resolution supporting a voluntary lodging service fee to fund workforce housing; HRA staff will work with Cascade Vacation Rentals and other lodging providers to promote a voluntary 1% or similar check-off to generate flexible housing funds.

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The Cook County Visitors Bureau unanimously approved a resolution supporting a voluntary workforce-housing service fee and encouraged lodging providers and other businesses to consider a transparent voluntary charge to raise flexible funds for workforce housing.

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