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HB 5424

IHDA-HOUSING PLANNING

104th Regular Session Introduced by Marti Deuter and 3 co-sponsors

Establishes a formal, multi-year statewide plan and coordinating bodies to expand affordable housing, with annual progress reports and measurable goals.

Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
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Bill Summary · HB 5424

Summary of HB 5424 (104th Illinois General Assembly)

Proposed by Rep. Curtis J. Tarver II; co-sponsored by Rep. Marti Deuter. This amendment restructures and codifies key elements of the Illinois Comprehensive Housing Planning Act, establishing a formal, multi-agency planning framework to guide affordable housing policy, funding, and implementation.

Note: The amendment reorganizes and updates definitions, purposes, and the annual planning process, including the creation of a State Housing Task Force and an Interagency Committee to oversee a multiyear Comprehensive Housing Plan and related progress reporting.

1) Main purpose and intent

  • To establish a comprehensive, statewide, three-year planning framework for affordable housing and related services.
  • To codify the structure, membership, and operations of the State Housing Task Force and the Interagency Committee.
  • To align housing policy with affirmative fair housing, accessibility, and inclusion goals.
  • To promote coordination among state agencies, local authorities, and private/nonprofit partners to increase the supply, preservation, and affordability of housing, especially for historically underserved populations.
  • To require annual progress reporting and a statewide Annual Comprehensive Housing Plan with measurable goals and funding guidance.

2) Key provisions and changes

Definitions and governance (Sections 5, 10)

  • Clarifies terms:
    • Area Median Household Income (AMHI), referencing HUD benchmarks and optionally U.S. Census data for policy analysis.
    • “Authority” = Illinois Housing Development Authority.
    • “Interagency Committee” and “State Housing Task Force,” detailing composition (state agency heads, director-level staff, and gubernatorial appointees) and roles.
  • Establishes the Governor’s ability to invite HUD/HUD Rural Development representatives and up to 18 housing experts to the Task Force, with specific appointive rights for legislative leaders. The Executive Director of the Authority chairs the Task Force; a housing expert from the non-governmental sector serves as Vice-Chair.

Purpose and policy objectives (Section 10)

  • Reiterates and expands the Act’s purposes, including:
    • Addressing a range of housing needs across income levels.
    • Reducing homelessness and advancing safe, accessible housing.
    • Promoting housing near employment, transit, and amenities.
    • Encouraging mixed-income communities, public-private partnerships, and sustainable practices.
    • Maximizing federal funding opportunities (e.g., for Continuum of Care and HOME).
    • Supporting homeownership models like community land trusts and shared equity.

Annual Comprehensive Housing Plan (Section 15)

  • Requires development of a 3-year, annually updated Comprehensive Housing Plan (and a progress report), guiding state housing policy through:
    • Priority underserved populations (very low- to low-income groups, elderly, people with disabilities, veterans, justice-involved individuals, homeless individuals, survivors of violence, youth aging out of foster care, etc.).
    • Special focus on populations with criminal records and other high-need groups.
  • Priority initiatives include:
    • Affordable housing tied to employment and transit partnerships.
    • Preservation of existing affordable housing (rental and owner-occupied).
    • Planning and development in high-need communities (technical assistance, capacity building, etc.).
    • Other high-need initiatives defined by the Task Force.

Plan contents (Section 15, subsections a-a-5)

  • Annual Plan components to include:
    • Identification of funding sources under state control for construction, preservation, subsidies, and services.
    • Annual goals for housing production and preservation by income group.
    • Funding recommendations and coordination actions across state resources.
    • Incentives for counties and municipalities to adopt local comprehensive housing plans and promote mixed housing.
    • Local options for constructing or preserving housing for priority populations.

Implementation and reporting (Section 15, subsection c)

  • The Interagency Committee, with Authority staff support, develops the Annual Comprehensive Housing Plan.
  • Beginning July 1, 2028, the Task Force provides advisory input to the Interagency Committee.
  • Delivery of the Plan to the Governor and General Assembly by January 15 of each year (or first business day thereafter), with biennial adjustments—note: text indicates a 3-year cycle for plan updates.
  • The Authority prepares an Annual Progress Report by January 30 following each year, detailing revenue, expenditures, obligations, bond allocations, and fund balances for relevant programs.

Staffing and funding (Section 15)

  • The Authority provides staff support to the Interagency Committee and the Task Force, with possible reimbursement of up to $300,000/year for such costs (from a designated funding source or the Illinois Affordable Housing Trust Fund).

State Housing Task Force operations (Section 20)

  • Task Force duties include adopting a mission statement, creating subcommittees, ensuring public input, coordinating with federal and local partners, and overseeing implementation of the Plan.
  • Housing-expert members are limited to two 4-year terms (with a potential 3rd term after a break), and experts assist with research and staffing specialized workgroups.
  • Public engagement and inclusive participation are emphasized.

Repeal (Section 25 rep.)

  • Repeals Section 25 of the Act as part of the amendment.

3) Who or what would be affected

  • State agencies and departments named in the Interagency Committee (e.g., Human Services, Transportation, Aging, Children and Family Services, Corrections, Public Health, Housing, Environmental Protection Agency, etc.) and the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA).
  • Local governments, public housing authorities, and private/nonprofit developers involved in affordable housing development and preservation.
  • Historically underserved populations targeted by the plan, including very low- to moderate-income households, seniors, people with disabilities, veterans, survivors of violence, justice-involved individuals, and the homeless or at risk of homelessness.
  • Federal funding recipients and partners (e.g., Continuum of Care networks, HOME Investment Partnerships Program sponsors).

4) Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Plan cycle: An annual 3-year Comprehensive Housing Plan (with annual updates) commencing from the act’s effective date through 2038.
  • Plan delivery: Governor and General Assembly receive the Annual Comprehensive Housing Plan by January 15 each year (or first business day thereafter); three-year cycle cadence thereafter.
  • Progress reporting: An Annual Progress Report is due by January 30 of each year, covering the prior fiscal year’s activities, with financial and programmatic detail.
  • Staffing funding: IHDA can receive up to $300,000 annually to support plan-related staffing, contingent on available funds.
  • Task Force terms: Housing experts on the Task Force are limited to two 4-year terms, with a possible third term after a break.

This amendment is designed to create a formal, data-driven, multi-year framework for expanding affordable housing in Illinois, emphasizing coordination across state agencies, targeted support for underserved populations, and a transparent planning and reporting process.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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