IHDA Seeks Public Input for 2027 Illinois Housing Blueprint

CHICAGO—The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) is now inviting residents, community leaders, and local governments to help guide the 2027 Illinois Housing Blueprint, a long-term plan that will influence housing policy, funding, and development across the state.

What Is the Illinois Housing Blueprint?

The Housing Blueprint is a statewide planning initiative launched in 2020, designed to evaluate housing conditions and map out strategies for affordability and growth.

Updated every three to five years, the Blueprint combines:

Community feedback
Regional housing data
Economic and demographic trends

Illinois Housing Blue Print — Click the image to download the flyer.

The goal is to create a clear, actionable roadmap that helps Illinois communities address housing challenges and plan for future needs.

How You Can Participate

IHDA is offering two main ways for the public to get involved:

1. Take the Statewide Housing Survey

Residents can complete an online survey to share their thoughts on housing needs, affordability and local challenges.

Responses are anonymous
Open through July 31, 2026 ( Please click here to take the survey.)
Designed to capture real, on-the-ground perspectives

IHDA has emphasized that broader participation leads to more accurate insights, which ultimately shape better policy decisions.

2. Attend a Community Listening Session

IHDA will host 11 in-person sessions across Illinois, along with a virtual Spanish-language session.

These meetings will include:

Local housing data specific to each region
Comparisons to other parts of the state
Opportunities for attendees to ask questions and share feedback

2026 Community Listening Sessions

Region	City	Date	Time	Address
Southwest Region	Belleville	Wednesday, May 6	3:00 – 5:00 p.m.	Belleville Welcome Center, 2300 W. Main Street
Southern Region	Marion	Thursday, May 7	2:00 – 4:00 p.m.	Boyton Street Community Center, 501 W. Boyton Street
West Central Region	Macomb	Wednesday, May 20	1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	WIU Macomb, 1 University Circle, Stipes Hall Room 501
Northwest Region	Moline	Thursday, May 21	1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	WIU Quad Cities, 3300 River Drive, Riverfront Hall Room 103
Northeast Region	Chicago	Wednesday, June 3	2:00 – 4:00 p.m.	Illinois Housing Development Authority, 111 E. Wacker Drive
Statewide (Spanish)	N/A – Virtual	Tuesday, June 9	1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	—
Central Region	Springfield	Tuesday, June 16	10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	Sangamon County Health Department, 2833 S. Grand Avenue East
North Central Region	Peoria	Wednesday, June 17	10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	Peoria NEXT Innovation Center, 801 W. Main Street
Southeast Region	Effingham	Thursday, June 18	11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.	Koerner Distributor, 1601 Pike Avenue
East Central Region	Champaign	Thursday, June 25	6:30 – 8:30 p.m.	Champaign Public Library, 200 W. Green Street
Northeast Region	Kankakee	Wednesday, July 8	2:00 – 4:00 p.m.	Kankakee Community College, Iroquois Room, 100 College Drive
Northern Stateline Region	Rockford	Tuesday, July 14	2:00 – 4:00 p.m.	SWIFTT Office, 1005 S. Main Street

Participants must register in advance, and the sessions are intended to ensure that the final Blueprint reflects real community input, not just data.

Why This Matters

Housing affordability and availability remain key issues across Illinois, from urban neighborhoods to suburban and rural communities.

The Blueprint plays a direct role in shaping:

Where housing investment goes
How affordable housing programs are structured
What types of developments are prioritized

Because of that, input gathered now will influence decisions for years to come.

IHDA’s Role in Illinois Housing

The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) has been a central player in housing across the state for decades.

Since its creation in 1967, the agency has delivered over $29 billion in financing, helping support more than 335,000 homes and apartments for low- and middle-income households.

Its work includes:

Affordable mortgage programs
Down payment assistance
Financing for rental housing development
Community investment initiatives

The Housing Blueprint builds on that foundation, helping guide where future resources are directed.

More details can be found at www.ilhousingblueprint.org, and members of the public can submit questions or feedback by emailing blueprint@ihda.org

Also Read: April 2026 Chicago North/Northwest Suburbs Housing Market Updates

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