Housing & Grants Division

The City engages in a number of strategies to maintain and enhance a wide range of housing choices for both renters and buyers. A number of programs are designed to promote housing that is affordable for low, moderate and middle income households. Using federal and local funds, the City has provided financing for acquisition, new construction and rehabilitation of rental and owner-occupied housing.

Affordable Housing	Homeowner Resources	Landlord and Tenant Resources	HUD Consolidated Plan

Board and Committees

Housing and Community Development Committee

The Housing and Community Development Committee (HCDC) guides City policy on the use of federal entitlement funds and local resources to develop vibrant, welcoming, sustainable neighborhoods, improve housing, combat homelessness, maintain and expand housing affordability and diversity, support local businesses and job creation, revitalize public spaces (parks, community centers, and other community amenities)

Affordable Housing Steering Committee

The Affordable Housing Plan Steering Committee is composed of individuals appointed by the Mayor who represent a wide variety of perspectives and expertise  with regard to housing needs in Evanston. The Steering Committee is responsible for overseeing the development of the City's Affordable Housing Plan. 

Find information about the meetings, minutes and committee members on the committee's page.

Social Services Committee 

The Social Services Committee was established to address systemic inequities by providing access to needed services that improve well-being. Members make allocation recommendations to provide holistic case management services, safety net services, and support services that help Evanston residents thrive in the community. Funds include a portion of the City's Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG"), the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds, and a portion of the City's Human Services Fund. Find information about the meetings, minutes and members on the committee's page.

Fair Housing

The City of Evanston is committed to ensuring fair and equal housing opportunities for all Evanston residents and to addressing housing discrimination. Below are City ordinances related to housing rights:

• Evanston’s Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance
• Evanston's Fair Housing Ordinance - amended effective October 10, 2022. Landlords are encouraged to review Title 5, Chapter 5  “Fair Housing".

Additional information about Fair Housing may be found in the City’s Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice.