Affordable Requirements Ordinance rules, dataset changes, and ARO building news.
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Income Limit Updates
New income and rent limits took effect May 1, 2026. Here is how to read the table, what changed, and why a higher limit does not automatically mean you now qualify.
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Affordable Housing Developments
The West Loop and Fulton Market keep adding high-rise housing — and with it, income-restricted apartments that most renters never hear about.
ARO Updates
The ARO shapes where Chicago's newest affordable apartments appear. Here is a plain-language read on how it works today.
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