# Healthy Buildings Accountability Board 11-6-2026

The City of Evanston Healthy Buildings Accountability Board met on November 6, 2026. The board lacked a quorum, so it took no substantive votes; approval of minutes was deferred. Members discussed how to designate non-residential equity-prioritized buildings under the city’s building-performance ordinance, including nonprofit community-service properties, public schools, small businesses, and houses of worship. They debated eligibility criteria, building ownership and occupancy, and whether to gather additional input from city economic development staff and affected building owners before a vote at the next meeting. No decision was made, though several participants supported continuing to develop a non-residential category for consideration.

The board also discussed condominium treatment, alternative compliance pathways for financial hardship, and how payment in lieu of compliance or recurring performance penalties might work. Public comments raised concerns about housing affordability, retrofit costs, privacy, and making hardship processes accessible; members noted that technical assistance may be available beyond designated equity-prioritized buildings. One member plans to participate in the technical committee before returning to the board to avoid the appearance of a conflict because the city is contracting with Elevate. No contract award, procurement approval, budget allocation, or spending motion was identified; the substantive topics are to return for discussion and possible votes at a future meeting.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** November 06, 2026

### Sources
- [Healthy Buildings Accountability Board 11-6-2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGJhLOLospw) - City of Evanston, IL