News from The Preservation Compact, March 2018
CHA Expands Opportunity Area Map
The Chicago Housing Authority’s new Mobility Map expands the number of areas in which Housing Choice Vouchers or PRA (project based voucher) contract rents can exceed typical CHA rent ceilings. Learn more about the new Mobility Map from the CHA’s Mobility Area Frequently Asked Questions .
Opportunity Investment Fund Pilot Projects
The new CHA Mobility Map has been incorporated into our Opportunity Investment Fund target area map, and buyers may be eligible to use the Opportunity Investment Fund to purchase properties in these areas.

If you are a developer or investor who is interested in receiving emails about listed properties that may be a good fit for the Fund, please sign up for our Opportunity Investment Fund mailing list  here , or contact  Emily Bloom-Carlin .
Next Steps on Class 9
If your Class 9 status was revoked and your appeal was rejected, please review this document for next steps to request an Assessor's Recommendation for class change.

Click here for updates on your township's re-review deadli n e to determine when a request for an Assessor's Recommendation needs to be submitted.

If you don't already have an attorney,  click here for a list . You can find more information  here . 
Apply for the City of Chicago's Alternative Plumbing Materials Pilot
Based on recommendations developed by Preservation Compact partners, the City of Chicago Department of Buildings launched an Alternative Plumbing Materials Pilot program allowing owners to request approval to use cost-saving alternative plumbing materials in their projects. Learn more about the program here and download the application here.
Changes to Chicago Electrical Code Effective March 1, 2018
On September 6, 2017 the Chicago City Council voted to adopt a major update to the Chicago Electrical Code . This update included several commonsense, cost-saving changes advocated by The Preservation Compact. Read more about the implementation of these changes from the Department of Buildings  here .
Upcoming CHA Workshops
The Chicago Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program is hosting a series of workshops specifically tailored toward owners and property managers. The focus of these workshops is to provide information and updates on the HCV program and industry-related topics.

Click here to register for upcoming workshops!
Chicago SRO Listings
The City of Chicago has received a Notice of Intent to Sell or Transfer Property in accordance with the   Single-Room Occupancy Preservation Ordinance   for the properties below:
3001 W. Jackson Blvd. (75 Unit SRO + Restaurant + 6,125 SF lot)

 4501 W. Washington Blvd. (100 Unit SRO + 9,000 SF lot)
 
Interested parties should contact: 
Dawn Overstreet
Phone: 312-756-7335
1039-1045 W. Lawrence (The Lorali Building)

Interested parties should contact: 
Nate Smiley
Phone: 773-561-1133
The Preservation Compact brings together the region's public, private, and nonprofit leaders to preserve affordable rental housing in Cook County. 

The Preservation Compact is convened by Community Investment Corporation.