Kane County Housing Readiness Toolkit

Kane County is partnering with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) on the Housing Readiness Plan, which tackles regulatory barriers such as zoning, entitlement processes, and building codes and inspections which inform the housing types and price points in northeastern Illinois’ communities.

The market analysis provides an overview of Kane County’s existing housing, zoning, and land use conditions and summarizes key factors that will influence future housing recommendations.

Did you know that in Kane County… 

About 70 percent of residents live in the eastern third of the county
The population has increased by 22 percent in the past two decades
Housing stock is dominated by three- and four-bedroom homes, yet one- and two-person households make up the majority
Median home values saw a 30 percent increase between 2020 and 2023

Kane County is partnering with CMAP on a Housing Readiness Plan. It’ll assess the county’s housing needs, so communities can become housing-ready. And it can help with breaking through barriers to clear the way for the housing options the county needs. 

A key component of this plan is the latest Kane County Housing Readiness Market Analysis. In it, you’ll find information that identifies trends in population, housing, and development. It provides a snapshot of the county’s housing, zoning, and land use conditions, as well as key factors that will influence future housing plans. Read the plan.

Did you know that in Kane County…

About 70 percent of residents live in the eastern third of the county
The population has increased by 22 percent in the past two decades
One- and two-person households make up the majority, yet housing stock is dominated by three- and four-bedroom homes.
Median home values saw a 30 percent increase between 2020 and 2023

Kane County is partnering with CMAP on a Housing Readiness Plan. A key component is the new Kane County Housing Readiness Market Analysis. You’ll find a snapshot of housing, zoning, and land use conditions, as well as key factors that will influence future housing plans.

Read the plan: https://engage.cmap.illinois.gov/22741/widgets/101103/documents/69562

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Before making edits in Canva, go to File > Make a copy. Then, you can use the design to create your own social media graphics. If you have questions or would like a different custom graphic, contact Al Lagattolla at alagattolla@cmap.illinois.gov.