Coach houses, a common building type in many of Chicago’s historic neighborhoods, can increase the supply of rental housing, provide extra income for homeowners and allow Chicago residents to age in place.
Urge the City of Chicago to consider
allowing coach houses in the revised zoning code by sending the letter
below, or a letter of your own, to city officials or your alderman.
Coach houses, a common building type in many of Chicago’s historic
neighborhoods, can increase Chicago’s supply of rental housing, provide extra
income for homeowners, and allow Chicago residents to age in place.
Click here to download the letter.
Click here to find your Alderman's contact information.
For more details on coach houses and MPC's zoning work, see the resources
below.