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IntroducedCongressional Bill

IDHA-COMMUNITY LAND TRUST

Introduced May 15, 2026

What This Means

Amends the Illinois Housing Development Act. Provides that the Illinois Housing Development Authority shall ensure that program staff have expertise in the community land trust model and shall implement procedures that remove barriers to the timely and effective execution of approved community land trust projects. Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that property that is owned by a non-profit community land trust, as defined in the Community Land Trust Home Ownership Act, and that is used exclusively for the creation and maintenance of permanently affordable owner occupied single-family or multifamily residences is exempt beginning with the taxable year in which the property is acquired by the community land trust and continuing through the taxable year in which the property is sold to a homeowner. Effective immediately.

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Details

TypeCongressional Bill
IntroducedMay 15, 2026