Housing & Community Development Committee Meeting 6-16-2026

The City of Evanston Housing & Community Development Committee met on June 16, 2026, to discuss several housing-related programs and initiatives. Key procurement-related discussions included the allocation of $200,000 in HOME Investment Partnerships funding to Connections for the Homeless to support a tenant-based rental assistance (TBRA) program aimed at assisting 10 to 12 low-income families. The committee also considered expanding an existing emergency assistance program to provide up to $2,000 annually for property tax relief, with an initial funding request of $100,000. This expansion aims to prevent displacement by helping residents facing financial hardship due to property tax increases. The committee discussed funding sources, including the affordable housing fund and ARPA money, and emphasized the need for a longer-term property tax relief program. No votes were taken on the emergency assistance expansion, but the TBRA funding allocation was approved unanimously. Other topics included updates on the inclusionary housing waitlist and tenant-landlord service reports, highlighting increased demand and community outreach efforts.