Pritzker Administration Announces Funding Opportunity to Improve Housing Accessibility and Stability for Vulnerable Households Read the full release here. ⬇️ bit.ly/2022PSH-RFA

#CookCounty: Did you know there are property tax savings for persons with disabilities? View exemption eligibility & documentation required at cookcountyassessor.com/persons-disabi… Note: Exemption applications will close on Friday, 8/26. Chicago Lighthouse Access Living MOPD Chicago

Important update! Commission Complaint Forms now include a field for representative contact information. This field can be completed by an individual who is helping a Complainant complete the Complaint Form. Please let us know if you have any questions. #CookCounty #HumanRights

Today's #MotivationMonday emphasizes stable housing as a human right. HOPE is proud to advocate for people experiencing housing discrimination, furthering the call for stable, equitable accessible housing.

We're excited to partner with Imagination Station for the community screening and conversation of ZIP Code Matters, exploring how the quality of your life is shaped by where you live. Join us September 8 at 6:30 in the KeyBank Discovery Theater. RSVP at ow.ly/49pR50KuT8V

There's still time to fill out this survey about the Just Housing Amendment. Your responses help implementation of the Just Housing Amendment in accordance with the Cook County Human Rights Ordinance. You have until October 30,2022 to submit your responses.

Join South Suburban Housing Center and NHS of Chicago on December 8 to learn how to prepare for the appraisal process, recognize appraisal discrimination, and report it if it happens to you or your client. RSVP: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Make sure to bundle up this morning! If you need a place to get out of the cold you can always head to your closest library or Chicago ParkDistrict field house. The city has also opened six warming centers.

The event just keeps getting bigger & better! Department of Housing and Urban Development Sec. Marcia Fudge will also give special remarks at the The Brookings Institution & National Fair Housing Alliance “Examining Racial Bias in Home Appraisals” event featuring a viewing of an excerpt from my ABC doc “Our America: Lowballed”.

#ICYMI: A recording of our webinar, “THE BAD HOUSING BLUES: Discrimination in the Housing Choice Voucher Program in Memphis, Tennessee” is now available. youtu.be/ysBQwZcsxU8 #BadHousingBlues #FairHousing

Landlords face fines of up to $500 per day, per violation, for each day they do not supply adequate heat. If you are a renter and your landlord is not providing adequate heat, or no heat at all, you may file a complaint via CHI 311 website or mobile app or by calling 311.

If you are dealing with eviction and are in need of rental assistance as a renter or landlord, you may be eligible for free help! illinoishousinghelp.org

Are you dealing with a landlord who won't address bad conditions in your rental? You have options. Learn about the steps you can take to hold them accountable. For more help and resources, visit bit.ly/40h8p5D #tenantrightsawareness #badconditions

Housing Choice Partners is proud to continue the work of affirmatively furthering fair housing through our award of FHIP-EOI funding through Department of Housing and Urban Development. HCP will continue it's work of fighting discrimination through our continued education and outreach efforts.

April marks the beginning of Fair Housing Month, this year we commemorate the 55th anniversary of the passing of the Federal Fair Housing Act. Housing Choice Partners reaffirms its commitment to upholding the promise of affirmatively furthering fair housing for all #FHM

Check out our Guide - English: bit.ly/CCCHRGuide Spanish: bit.ly/CCCHRGuideSpan… This guide provides information about the commission, Cook County's Human Rights, and the complaint process. Please reach out with any questions! #YourHumanRights #CookCounty #CommissionGuide

Happy Halloween! Some helpful tips to have a FUN and SAFE Halloween!

Don't forget to vote November 5th, 2024. If you have not yet registered to vote, don't worry! You can register to vote on Election Day directly at your polling location. Here is a link to find your nearest voting locations in Cook County! #vote cookcountyclerkil.gov/elections/poll…