The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) faces proposed workforce cuts of about 50%, alongside reductions in programs and funding.

These cuts could severely impact affordable housing programs, increasing housing instability, homelessness, and worsening the national housing crisis. Local communities, businesses, and property owners may also suffer financial losses, potentially leading to higher mortgage defaults and foreclosures.

AID is partnering with National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials

(NAHRO) and other local and national organizations on a joint Day of Action. Join us TODAY (March 10), when organizations and people nationwide will take action to protect affordable housing! 

Call your senators and representatives. Ask them to stop reckless cuts to HUD staff and funding! Large and nonstrategic cuts will damage communities and worsen our national affordable housing crisis.

You can connect to any Capitol Hill office using the U.S. Capitol Switchboard at

(202) 224-3121 to deliver the message above. If you would rather call an office directly, you can typically find the number on your senator or representative’s website. When you call, a staff member will answer to take your message.

Not sure who your members of Congress are? You can find them using this website:

http://www.usa.gov/elected-officials

ALSO, use this form to join the cause: https://nlihc.quorum.us/campaign/109331/

Local zoning ordinances often restrict or prohibit housing for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD), creating costly delays and barriers to community-based housing. These restrictions violate federal law by discriminating against people with disabilities. Currently, the only way to challenge these zoning laws is through litigation, despite Illinois already regulating community integrated living arrangements (CILAs).

Support HB1843!

HB1843 ensures that all zoning laws in Illinois comply with the Federal Fair Housing Act and the ADA, expanding housing opportunities statewide. It removes barriers to Community Integrated Living Arrangements (CILAs) and eliminates discrimination against individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD), allowing them to live in the communities of their choice.

You can help generate support for this bill by filing as a PROPONENT of HB1843. 

Please use the witness slip button below to show your support and share with your colleagues. Your support truly makes an impact.  

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED ADVOCACY!