HODC News

HODC is honored to have been selected as one of 27 recipients for a grant from Rebuild Illinois for our Brummel Apts in Evanston. These funds, awarded under the new Limited Rehabilitation Preservation Program administered by Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA), will be used to make needed improvements to this long-time HODC building, ensuring a safe and affordable home for our residents for the future.

“The Rebuild Illinois funds will make a huge impact for our tenants at Brummel Apts by allowing us to make needed improvements after more than 20 years of operations while protecting rent affordability. This will include exterior work such as tuck pointing, new roofing and replacing old windows with new energy efficient windows,” said Richard Koenig, Executive Director of HODC. “As the demand for affordable housing continues to grow, projects that preserve affordable housing such as this become so much more important. The impact of this project on the lives of those who live in Brummel will pay off for many years to come. We thank Governor Pritzker and the Illinois General Assembly for helping to ensure that low-income families, seniors and other vulnerable households continue to have access to housing that is safe, healthy and well-maintained.”

On Saturday, October 2nd, members of HODC’s board of directors toured some properties owned and managed by HODC. Executive director, Richard Koenig, served as chauffer and tour guide. HODC’s board members are dedicated volunteers who give their time and expertise. It was a great day and HODC staff was proud to show off our work!

HODC’s newest development, Cleland Place in Wilmette, is almost done! Go behind the scenes with Richard Koenig to see what a completed apartment looks like.

Cleland Place will offer 16 affordable apartments for people with low incomes. The application period for units has closed. HODC and Housing Authority of Cook County are currently sorting through the applications.

1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments will be available at Cleland Place, HODC’s newest affordable housing development in Wilmette, by August 2021. Amenities at this apartment complex for low income households include a community room, laundry room, elevator, and resident-driven social activities. Each unit contains a full-sized refrigerator, electric range, and blinds.

To get an application:

• Phone: 847-564-2900
• Email: roserusso@hodc.org

Applications are due by 5:00 PM on Friday, June 25th. The application can be returned to:

• Email: roserusso@hodc.org
• FAX: 888-505-1389
• Mail: HODC, Attn: Cleland Place Application, 5340 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077

After 5:00 PM on June 25th, a lottery drawing will determine the order in which applications will be processed. Application interviews will begin to be scheduled on Monday, June 28th.

Questions or requests for more information can be directed to Karen or Rose at 847-564-2900, or to Rose via email at roserusso@hodc.org.

View HODC’s 2020 annual report to see what HODC and our partners have accomplished in the last year. We continued to make progress in spite of the pandemic thanks to the support of our dedicated board, donors, and other partners.

HODC remains committed to its mission of making affordable housing opportunities available to low and moderate income households in Chicago’s northern suburbs. Help us kick of Affordable Housing Month by celebrating our latest achievements!