Overview
The 29th Ward is characterized by far west mixed residential. Alderman Chris Taliaferro represents the ward, and the ward includes parts of the following community areas: Austin, Galewood, Montclare, Belmont Cragin.
Permit posture for investor projects
Permit-friendly
What this means in practice
Stable far west. Projects move smoothly. Austin commercial corridor activity supports values.
Common investor project types in the 29th Ward
- Section 8 BRRRR
- cosmetic flips
- bungalow rehabs
Community areas in the 29th Ward
29th Ward touches the following Chicago community areas:
29th Ward FAQ
29th Ward covers Austin, Galewood, Montclare, Belmont Cragin. Note that ward boundaries don't align exactly with community area boundaries — most community areas span multiple wards.
Chris Taliaferro is the current alderman for the 29th Ward.
Permit-friendly
Common investor project types in the 29th Ward include Section 8 BRRRR, cosmetic flips, bungalow rehabs.
The 29th 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.