Planning, Building & Development Department
Community Development
Jodi Gingiss
Community Development Administrator
August 29, 2014
500 West Winchester Road, Unit 101
Libertyville, IL 60048-1371
Phone 847.377.2139
Fax 847.984.5745
[email protected]
Dear members of the public and community stakeholders,
The Lake County Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (“AI”) is now available for public review and comment.
The County recognizes equal access to fair housing fosters a vibrant and diverse population, which makes the County
more effective and competitive. The purpose of this report is to provide Lake County stakeholders with an overview of
fair housing, provide factual data, and identify both existing impediments to fair housing choice and potential actions to
address the identified impediments, as well as satisfying its obligations as a U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Community Development Block Grant recipient.
Lake County last procured the development of a draft AI in 2012. In light of evolving AI best practices, the County
developed this current AI to provide a deeper, multifaceted analysis of data and trends, consider all protected classes,
and incorporate additional input by the public, local housing organizations, and municipal officials.
No single entity or field can address all identified impediments, and implementation will require collaboration and time.
For each identified impediment, this report identifies the party having influence over the actions and offers partnerbased solutions. Section IX identifies an initial implementation plan, and the County plans to develop a phased fair
housing action plan after acceptance of the final document. As the implementation proceeds, the County will collect
data and will continue to measure relevant outcomes and modify its approaches as might be required. Thus, the AI
should be considered as part of a continuing process.
Your input is essential in the development of a robust AI. Please share your comments with us:
1. Attend the AI Public Hearings , held by the Housing and Community Development Commission
September 23, 2014 at 3:30 PM
2nd Floor Conference Room
500 W Winchester Rd, Libertyville
October 15, 2014 at 3:30 PM
10th Floor Assembly Room
18 N County St, Waukegan
2. Submit written comments to the Housing and Community Development Commission
Lake County Housing and Community Development Commission
500 W Winchester Rd, Libertyville, Illinois 60048; [email protected]
The Lake County Board will take final action on the AI, with acceptance anticipated on November 11, 2014. The findings
of the AI will be considered in developing the Five-Year Consolidated Plan, which provides a vision for housing and
community development in Lake County. Public comment and review of the Consolidation Plan is anticipated this
October through December. We look forward to working with our community partners and the public in these
important undertakings.
Sincerely,
Jodi Gingiss
Community Development Administrator