Affordable Housing Planning and Appeal Act (AHPAA)

The Affordable Housing Planning and Appeal Act (AHPAA) was signed into law in 2003 to encourage municipalities and counties to incorporate affordable housing into their communities. Forty-nine communities in Illinois have been found to be non-exempt from the law and were required to pass an Affordable Housing Plan and submit the plan to IHDA 60 days after its adoption. IHDA was named the state-administering agency in the law, and provides tools and updates to aid non-exempt communities in compliance. All updates are posted on this website.

The 2012 Annual Update shows the latest progress related to compliance with the AHPAA.

IHDA publishes annual affordability charts to be used by non-exempt communities for compliance with the Act. These charts are based on income limits determined annually by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

State Housing Appeals Board Membership

The Affordable Housing Planning and Appeals Act outlines the requirements of the seven positions that make up the State Housing Appeals Board. View the most up-to-date State Housing Appeals Board Membership list.

Nominate someone for the State Housing Appeals Board.

Please contact jnchan@ihda.org for more information.

The Business and Professional People for the Public Interest organization has more information.

State Housing Appeals Board Schedule and Agendas

The meetings for 2013 have been scheduled. See Calendar of Events under this section's Info Center for the meeting date and agenda.

State Housing Appeals Board Proposed Rules

Please see the Public Notices page for more information regarding the upcoming public hearing on the State Housing Appeals Board Proposed Rules.