incumbent · Campaign / office
Mayor of Chicago since May 2023; incumbent for the 2027 election.
Will reform zoning to allow supportive housing and shelters by right, removing additional approval requirements.
“Reform the Chicago Zoning Ordinance to allow supportive housing and shelters by right. We cannot afford to require additional zoning approvals for these housing types during a housing crisis.”
— Brandon Johnson for Chicago, 2026-07-09
Will waive fees for new affordable housing buildings and fast-track zoning and building approvals.
“Reduce the cost to develop affordable housing by waiving fees for new affordable housing buildings, and fast-track zoning and building approvals so that affordable housing projects jump to the front of the queue.”
— Brandon Johnson for Chicago, 2026-07-09
Will enact a freeze on transferring CHA land to non-housing uses.
“Hold the CHA accountable by immediately enacting a freeze on the transfer of CHA land to non-housing uses. We cannot allow public land intended for housing to be auctioned off to the highest bidder or to political allies.”
— Brandon Johnson for Chicago, 2026-07-09
Supports creating a dedicated revenue stream for permanent housing and services to address homelessness via the Bring Chicago Home ordinance.
“Support the Bring Chicago Home campaign and City Council ordinance to increase the real estate transfer tax on properties over $1 million to create a dedicated revenue stream in Chicago for permanent housing and services to address homelessness.”
— Brandon Johnson for Chicago, 2026-07-09
Will push for rent stabilization legislation at state level with property tax abatements.
“Push for rent stabilization legislation at the state level to end unreasonable rent increases in Chicago, while providing property tax abatements that could provide more stability for both renters and smaller, family-owned buildings and properties.”
— Brandon Johnson for Chicago, 2026-07-09
Will expand the Additional Dwelling Unit pilot to all areas of the city.
“Expand the city's Additional Dwelling Unit pilot to all areas of the city to allow people to create units in basements, attics and coach houses.”
— Brandon Johnson for Chicago, 2026-07-09
Will instruct buildings department to review regulatory changes to reduce costs.
“Instruct the buildings department to review regulatory changes that may make it cheaper to build multi-story housing without compromising safety.”
— Brandon Johnson for Chicago, 2026-07-09
Will push for rent stabilization with property tax abatements.
“Push for rent stabilization legislation at the state level to end unreasonable rent increases in Chicago, while providing property tax abatements that could provide more stability for both renters and smaller, family-owned buildings and properties.”
— Brandon Johnson for Chicago, 2026-07-09
Will create a Chicago Social Housing Pilot Program for mixed-income housing capped at 30% of income.
“Create a Chicago Social Housing Pilot Program to fund, acquire and/or develop mixed-income social housing buildings in desirable locations close to transit, parks and recreation, capped at 30% of a tenant’s income going towards rent.”
— Brandon Johnson for Chicago, 2026-07-09