Healthy Buildings Accountability Board 7-10-2026

The City of Evanston's Healthy Buildings Accountability Board met on July 10, 2026, to discuss enforcement strategies, equity priority building criteria, and outreach plans related to the city's benchmarking ordinance and building compliance. Key procurement-related topics included the proposal and approval to release rental affordability requirements for public comment, focusing on a two-tier system prioritizing financial assistance for low- and moderate-income rental properties. The board reviewed existing funding sources such as the Sustain Evanston grant and Evanston Green Homes program, which provide financial support for energy-related building improvements. They also discussed potential partnerships with organizations like the Illinois Green Alliance to offer technical assistance and resources to building owners. The meeting outlined a detailed outreach and engagement schedule aimed at stakeholder education and feedback, with plans to finalize ordinance amendments by March 2027. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were made during this meeting, but the discussion emphasized planning for future funding allocations and support mechanisms for equity prioritized buildings.