Overview
The 14th Ward is characterized by southwest hispanic working-class. Alderman Jeylu Gutierrez represents the ward, and the ward includes parts of the following community areas: Brighton Park, Archer Heights, Gage Park, West Elsdon.
Permit posture for investor projects
Active permit volume; affordability focus
What this means in practice
Strong rental demand throughout the 14th. Spanish-speaking property management essential.
Common investor project types in the 14th Ward
- 2-flat BRRRR
- multi-unit value-add
Community areas in the 14th Ward
14th Ward touches the following Chicago community areas:
14th Ward FAQ
14th Ward covers Brighton Park, Archer Heights, Gage Park, West Elsdon. Note that ward boundaries don't align exactly with community area boundaries — most community areas span multiple wards.
Jeylu Gutierrez is the current alderman for the 14th Ward.
Active permit volume; affordability focus
Common investor project types in the 14th Ward include 2-flat BRRRR, multi-unit value-add.
The 14th Ward does not have a notably aggressive deconversion policy position. Standard Chicago zoning rules apply.
Ward boundaries and aldermanic representation change with redistricting. Verify current officeholder and policy positions before relying on this information for project planning.