Far south residential

21st Ward — Investor Permit & Policy Guide

Alderman: Ronnie Mosley. Covers Auburn Gresham, Roseland, Washington Heights.

Overview

The 21st Ward is characterized by far south residential. Alderman Ronnie Mosley represents the ward, and the ward includes parts of the following community areas: Auburn Gresham, Roseland, Washington Heights.

Permit posture for investor projects

Permit-friendly

What this means in practice

Strong community focus. CDC partnerships smooth project paths.

Common investor project types in the 21st Ward

  • Section 8 BRRRR
  • cosmetic flips

Community areas in the 21st Ward

21st Ward touches the following Chicago community areas:

21st Ward FAQ

Which neighborhoods are in Chicago's 21st Ward?

21st Ward covers Auburn Gresham, Roseland, Washington Heights. Note that ward boundaries don't align exactly with community area boundaries — most community areas span multiple wards.

Who is the alderman for the 21st Ward?

Ronnie Mosley is the current alderman for the 21st Ward.

What's the permit posture in the 21st Ward?

Permit-friendly

What investor projects are most common in the 21st Ward?

Common investor project types in the 21st Ward include Section 8 BRRRR, cosmetic flips.

Does the 21st Ward have a deconversion ordinance position?

The 21st 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.

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