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  Getting Started

The Department of Buildings supports the safety and quality of life for the residents and visitors of the City of Chicago through enforcement of the Chicago Building Code.  The permitting and inspection process promotes high quality design standards as well as the conservation, rehabilitation and reuse of the City's existing buildings.

Most Recent News (Buildings)

Dec 27, 2011	Department of Buildings Requiring 50 Percent Fee with all Permit Applications
Nov 28, 2011	Important Reminder: Code Enforcement Deadlines
Aug 10, 2011	Mayor Emanuel Announces New Efficiencies in Building Permitting Process
May 26, 2011	Department Of Buildings Encourages Residents To Use Porches Safely
May 16, 2011	Inspection and Permit Information Now Available Online

What We Do

• Developer Services
• Easy Permit Process Program
• Elevator Information
• Green Permits
• Inspections
• Sewers
• Standard Plan Review
• Trade Licensing & General Contractor

Supporting Information

• A Guide to Getting Started: A Permit Overview
• An Overview of the Self-Certification Program
• Building Board of Appeals Information
• Building Code Scofflaws
• Certified Plan Corrections Information
• Chicago Energy Conservation Code Overview
• Department of Buildings Phone Numbers
• File a Buildings FOIA Request
• Geotech-OUC Reviews
• Learn when a Building Permit is needed

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City Data

• Building Permits
• FOIA Request Log - Buildings
• Vacant and Abandoned Buildings Service Requests