YIMBY Law Journal

Illinois Has a Builders Remedy! (opens in new tab)

Yes, Illinois has a state Builders Remedy law! But we need your help to make it a useful tool to get affordable housing approved. How it works: In cities where less than 10% of the housing is affordable, if the city disapproves a housing project that has 20% or more affordable housing, the developer (and soon an advocacy org) can appeal the decision to an appeals board appointed by the Governor (more on that later). Read the rest to find out how YOU can help!

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