Does Illinois make it too hard to build housing?

The median home price in Illinois is almost 40% higher than it was at the start of the pandemic, but why?

The median home price in Illinois is almost 40% higher than it was at the start of the pandemic. The average rent in Chicago is even higher than the state’s average mortgage payment. Overall, nearly one-in-three Illinoisans are considered “housing burdened,” and it’s one of the reasons why the state is ranked 40th for social mobility in the U.S.

Why is it like this? What could stop it? The answers are surprisingly simple, but as usual, out of reach for Illinois because of outdated processes and red tape. Watch the video to learn why and how Illinois should start building more.