City of Chicago, IL

10/14/2026 | Press release | Archived content

Department of Housing Submits City Council Ordinance Requesting the Sale of 16 City-Owned Lots in North Lawndale

An ordinance requesting the authority to negotiate and execute a City Lots for Working Families (CL4WF) land sale and redevelopment agreement with Citizens Building a Better Community (CBBC) has been submitted by the Chicago Department of Housing (DOH).  

The agreement would allow the sale of 16 City-owned lots in the 24th Ward at $1 each. Per the details of the sale, CBBC would be able to construct up to 22 homes containing 44 residential units. The CL4WF program also allows the waiver or reduction of some permit fees. 

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