Chicago Area Housing Website

Please note: CMAP is not a housing assistance agency and does not offer housing assistance programs.
The following information is provided as a public service only.
If you are in need of housing assistance, please call your city or county government for more information.

Frequently-asked questions for Landlords


- For LANDLORDS -

General information [ more links like this ]
	How can I find a property owner association?
	How can I find resources on property management?
	How can I get involved with the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program?	'Subsidized Housing' 'Rental Housing'
	How do I ensure my property is a healthy environment?
	How do I find information on rehabbing a home?
	How do I obtain a building permit?
	What are some ways to make a household more energy efficient?
	Where can I find information on home improvement?
	Where can I find landlord training?
	Where can I locate information on building codes?

Moving into a new home [ more links like this ]
	How do I find information on homeowners insurance?

Rights and Responsibilities [ more links like this ]
	What are my rights and responsibilites as a landlord?

Useful links for Landlords


Data resources and GIS maps [ more links like this ]
	Census quick tables
	Chicago Aldermanic Ward Map
	Chicago Crime Data
	Chicago Department of Construction and Permits- Building Permit Status
	City of Chicago- Citizen ICAM
	City of Chicago- Division of Maps and Plats On-Line Kiosk
	City of Chicago: Find your Ward or Alderman
	Cook County Assessor
	Field Guide to Chicago Buildings
	HUD Fair Market Rents	'Rental Housing' 'Housing Market'
	HUD- Homes for Sale
	Lake County- Tax Assessment Map Gallery
	MetroEdge- City of Chicago Market Profiles	'Housing Market'

Environment, Natural Resources, Smart Growth, Balanced Growth [ more links like this ]
	Making Green Cents - conference December 5th-6th, 2005 sponsored by UIC, HUD, EPA, City of Chicago

Information and assistance for the general public [ more links like this ]
	City of Chicago- Landlord Training Program
	Community Investment Corporation
	Fannie Mae: Knowledgeplex
	Freddie Mac: Resources for homeownership
	IllinoisLawHelp.org (Illinois Technology Center)	'Fair Housing'
	List of approved home repair contractors
	Metropolitan Tenants Organization	'Rental Housing'
	State of Illinois- Real Esate Licensee Look Up
	U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development- HUD	'Affordable Housing' 'Public Housing' 'Predatory Lending' 'Fair Housing' 'Urban Sprawl' 'Subsidized Housing' 'Employer-Assisted Housing' 'Rental Housing' 'Housing Market' 'Zoning' 'Cooperatives' 'Mixed-income housing' 'Real Estate Development'

Non-Profit and community-based organizations (excluding nbhd.groups) [ more links like this ]
	Chicagoland Apartment Association

On-line journals [ more links like this ]
	Multi-Housing News
	Wall Street Journal Guide to Property	'Housing Market'

Public Agencies and Governmental Entities (Chicago region) [ more links like this ]
	Chicago Department of Buildings	'Housing Codes'
	Chicago Department of Construction and Permits	'Housing Codes'
	Chicago Department of Housing	'Affordable Housing' 'Public Housing' 'Predatory Lending' 'Fair Housing' 'Subsidized Housing' 'Employer-Assisted Housing' 'Rental Housing' 'Housing Market' 'Cooperatives' 'Mixed-income housing' 'Real Estate Development'
	City of Chicago
	City of Chicago Department of Construction and Permits	'Housing Codes'
	Cook County Assesor
	DuPage County Official Website
	Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA)	'Affordable Housing' 'Rental Housing'
	Illinois Office of Banks & Real Estate
	Kane County Official website
	Kane County Treasurer
	Lake County Official Website
	Lake County Treasurer
	McHenry County
	State of Illinois Official Website
	Will County Official Site

Websites for Housing and Community Development Professionals [ more links like this ]
	Community Investment Corporation of Chicago
	Metropolitan Tenants Organization	'Fair Housing' 'Rental Housing'

Assistance Programs for Landlords

Program category
Assistance for Developers (private and/or not-for-
- HUD- Neighborhood Networks
- LISC- Equity-LISC
Assistance for Homeowners
- HUD- Rehabilitation Mortage Loan Insurance
Assistance for Renters
- Chicago Rents Right
Rental Property Owners
- Arlington Heights- Multi-Family Rehab Program
- Chicago Low-Income Housing Trust Fund Rental Subsidy
- Chicago Troubled Buildings Initiative
- HUD- Mortage Insurance for Purchase or refinancing of exsist
- HUD- Mortage Insurance for Rental Housing Section 207
- HUD- Mortage Insurance for Rental Housing and Urban Renewal
- HUD- Mortage Insurance for Rental housing for elderly
- HUD- Mortage Insurance for Supplemental Loans, Multi-family
- HUD- Mortage Insurance for two-year operating loss loans
- IHDA Small Rental Properties Program