At an NFL draft-style lottery, potential homebuyers get their chance at the ‘Elk Grove dream’
- Posted on July 20, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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Elk Grove Village introduces an innovative lottery-based housing program designed to democratize homeownership opportunities for low-to-moderate income families. Ten selected households participated in a draft-style event where they could choose from available single-family homes, marking a groundbreaking municipal approach to tackling the affordable housing crisis. This initiative aims to make homeownership more accessible by removing traditional barriers and creating equitable pathways to property ownership in the community.
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