Housing

passed both · Illinois · House Jul 1, 2026

HB 4377: PHA-NO WORK REQUIREMENTS

Amends the Housing Authorities Act. Provides that, unless otherwise required by federal law or regulation, a housing authority shall not establish or implement any rules, policies, or procedures that impose time limits or work requirements as a condition of initial or continued eligibility for any rent subsidy or assistance provided to qualifying tenants of the housing authority or to qualifying individuals through any rent subsidy or other housing assistance program administered by the housing authority. Permits a housing authority to establish, implement, or encourage an applicant or recipient of a rent subsidy or assistance to participate in a voluntary employment or job training program if the program: (1) does not impact the applicant's or recipient's initial or continued eligibility for the rent subsidy or assistance; and (2) has one of the specified goals for program participants, including, but not limited to, (i) increasing personal income, (ii) homeownership, or (iii) expanding employment options.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRemoves work requirements for housing assistance, protecting tenant access to subsidies without federal mandates95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits work requirements for housing assistance, removing a barrier that disproportionately affects immigrants and supports access to housing services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Homeownership Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 21, 2025

HB 1837: PROP TX-GENERAL HOMESTEAD

Amends the Property Tax Code. Increases the maximum reduction for the general homestead exemption to $50,000 in counties with 3,000,000 or more inhabitants. Provides that for taxable years 2025 through 2027, the property tax liability for homestead property in Cook County that contains a single-family home or a multi-unit residential dwelling with fewer than 3 units shall not exceed the adjusted property tax liability for the property for the applicable tax year. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases homestead exemption cap and caps property taxes for homeowners, providing tax relief for middle-income residents.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases homestead tax exemption to $50k, reducing property tax burden for homeowners in high-cost counties, directly advancing housing affordability for residents.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Property Taxes

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 21, 2025

HB 2571: PROP TX-DISABLED HOMESTEAD

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, if property was granted a homestead exemption for persons with disabilities for any taxable year beginning on or after January 1, 2025, and if the property remains eligible for the exemption in a subsequent consecutive taxable year, then the total property tax liability for the property for the applicable taxable year may not exceed the total property tax liability for (i) taxable year 2025 or (ii) the first year in which the property became eligible for the exemption, whichever occurs later, unless the chief county assessment officer finds that there were substantial improvements made to the property during the previous taxable year or years. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax relief for disabled homeowners by capping annual increases at 2025 levels, aligning with tax relief indicators for vulnerable groups.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides property tax relief for disabled homeowners, reducing housing costs and promoting affordability for a vulnerable group.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Property Taxes

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Mar 21, 2025

SB 1501: HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION INCREASE

Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Exempts from garnishment for a period of 30 calendar days wages electronically deposited directly into a judgment debtor's checking or savings account in a financial institution. Increases the amount that every individual is entitled to for the individual's estate of homestead from $15,000 to $100,000 if the property is owned by a single individual, and from $30,000 to $200,000 if the property is owned by 2 or more individuals. Makes conforming changes in provisions regarding: the validity of a release, waiver, or conveyance of a property; the proceeds of a sale; bids for less than the exempted amount; proceedings to enforce a judgment; notice to judgment debtors; and the sale of premises and distribution of proceeds. Increases the exemptions for: other personal property from $4,000 to $27,000; a motor vehicle from $2,400 to $16,000; tools of the trade of the debtor from $1,500 to 10,000; and personal injury from $15,000 to $100,000. Makes conforming changes.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill increases homestead exemption (property rights protection) for homeowners, directly supporting property rights aspect of housing. No direct impact on other housing topics.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Taxes

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SB 1807: PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE

Amends the Property Tax Code. In provisions concerning the Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption, provides that, for taxable years 2026 and thereafter, the maximum income limitation is $85,000 (currently, $65,000). Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands senior property tax exemption eligibility by raising income cap from $65k to $85k, providing tax relief for fixed-income seniors per Budget & Taxes indicators.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases senior property tax exemption income limit, reducing housing costs for homeowners and advancing affordability for seniors.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Property Taxes

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passed · Illinois · House Jun 2, 2025

HB 3441: CD CORR-RESOURCES-RELEASE

Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that, upon the release of a committed person on parole, mandatory supervised release, final discharge, or pardon, the Department of Corrections shall provide the person with resources to acclimate the person to life outside the correctional institution or facility, including access to social workers, clinical psychologists, and other counselors. Provides that the counselors shall assist the person in obtaining housing, employment, education, healthcare, State identification, and other resources that the counselors deem necessary to assist in the person's adjustment to society and the prevention of recidivism. Provides that the Department of Human Services, in consultation with the Department of Corrections, shall provide assistance to the person to achieve the goals of this provision without interference from the person's assigned parole officer.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates post-release resources (housing, employment, counseling) to reduce recidivism and support reintegration, directly advancing rehabilitation-focused criminal justice reform.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates Department of Corrections to provide housing assistance for released individuals, directly advancing housing access for a vulnerable population through required resources.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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in committee · Illinois · House Oct 15, 2025

HB 4106: PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, for taxable years 2026 and thereafter, the maximum income limitation for the low-income senior citizens assessment freeze homestead exemption is $80,000 (currently, $65,000). Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands income threshold for senior property tax freeze, providing tax relief to low-income seniors per tax relief indicators.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases property tax exemption income limit for seniors, aiding housing affordability for low-income seniors by reducing tax burden on existing homes.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Property Taxes

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 24, 2025

HB 1877: PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, for taxable year 2026, the maximum income limitation for the low-income senior citizens assessment freeze homestead exemption is $75,000 (currently, $65,000). Provides that, beginning in taxable year 2027, the maximum income limitation for the low-income senior citizens assessment freeze homestead exemption shall be increased each year by the percentage increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases income threshold for senior property tax freeze, expanding tax relief for low-income seniors under tax code amendment.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases senior property tax freeze income limit to prevent displacement, supporting housing stability for low-income seniors under property rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Property Taxes

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 21, 2025

HB 3828: MOBILE HOME-RENT NOTICE

Amends the Mobile Home Landlord and Tenant Rights Act. Provides that a park owner shall notify a manufactured home owner in the park of a rent or fee increase if the increase is in excess of 3% above the current rent or in the Consumer Price Index, whichever is greater. Provides that if the rent or fee increase is greater than the percentage rate of rent in the Consumer Price Index, the park owner shall provide a written justification for the increase and make documentation available to all residents that shows the costs and commencement of work that justifies the rent or fee increase. Provides that in order for an increase in costs to justify such a rent or fee increase, for costs incurred for ordinary maintenance, property or real estate taxes, and utilities not directly paid by the manufactured home owner, the park owner must demonstrate that the work performed was necessary to meet the park owner's warranty of habitability obligations and demonstrate that the rent or fee increase imposed was no more than was necessary to cover the actual and reasonable cost of the work performed.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires rent increase justification and notice for mobile home tenants, strengthening tenant protections against arbitrary hikes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Mar 21, 2025

SB 1683: CONDO-CI ASSN-DISB CHANGES

Amends the Common Interest Community Association Act. Provides that an association may not prohibit any resident or owner from making reasonable renovations, modifications, or any other change to the inside or outside of the resident's or owner's home if the renovation, modification, or other change is to accommodate the resident's or owner's health condition or disability so long as the renovation, modification, or other change does not extend over or onto neighboring properties, public or common sidewalks, pathways, streets or other public or common areas or elements and does not interfere with traffic or utilities. Provides that such a prohibition or restriction in an association's community instruments that conflicts with or purports to supersede this Section is void and unenforceable. Amends the Condominium Property Act to make the same changes.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates associations allow health/disability-related home modifications, strengthening tenant protections under housing association rules without extending to neighbors.95% confidence

Tags People with Disabilities

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