Our association’s vision is to ensure all communities across Chicagoland are vibrant and thriving, and one way we can do that is by creating accessible housing for everyone. Use these talking points to discuss the importance of affordable housing in our city.
High-Level Talking Points
- Demand for homeownership remains as strong as ever, but too many Americans are being kept on the sidelines due to low inventory.
- Housing inventory has been strained in the Chicago area, and we know this is likely because of a lack of not only homes in general, but also a lack of low to mid-priced homes.
- Pursuing more affordable housing opportunities creates more inventory in our market.
- As low inventory and rising prices limit homeownership opportunities for people of color, first-time homebuyers and young buyers across the country, policies that support affordability are more critical than ever.
- We need to examine measures that can increase affordable housing, such as reforming building codes, offering property tax incentives and revising our zoning laws to permit greater density.