Bring Chicago Home

Bring Chicago Home, officially known as Ballot Question 1, is a tax referendum that was defeated during the 2024 primary election in Chicago. Labeled as a "mansion tax" by both supporters and opponents, the measure, if passed, would have amended the Chicago real estate transfer tax, changing it from a flat tax to a progressive tax, lowering the tax for property sales under a $1 million and raising the tax on the value of property sales over $1 million and $1.5 million respectively. The revenue generated would have established a fund with the purpose of addressing homelessness by providing permanent affordable housing and support services designed to help unhoused individuals find and maintain stable housing. The election was held on March 19, 2024 and the referendum was not approved, with 52.17% voting "No."