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Chicago Green Homes Program Overview The Chicago Green Homes Program (CGHP) is a voluntary certification program for Chicago homeowners, residential builders, and developers looking to incorporate sustainable design into their residential building. The CGHP provides a flexible framework for innovative construction, while promoting environmental awareness and sustainable living throughout the City.

Chicago Green Homes Program: Program Details The Chicago Green Homes Program (CGHP)equips residents with the resources, structure, and confidence to achieve sustainability, and contributes in establishing Chicago as the most environmentally-friendly city in the nation.

Chicago Green Homes Program: Resources Helpful websites for the Chicago Green Homes Program

Geotech-OUC Reviews The OUC and Geotech Reviews, analyze projects that are performing excavation near to or on the Public Right of Way, to ensure that the proposed work does not damage the utilities that are near project work site. These reviews are performed by the Department of Transportation and the Department of Buildings.

Harbor Permit Review Process A City Harbor Permit is needed to perform construction within 40 feet of the waterway (shoreline, riverbank, dockwall/ riverwall, beach, etc.). CDOT will assist residential and business developments with the renovation of the City's shores.

Helpful tips for anyone applying for a Green Permit: Menu Items Green Permit Menu Items

Overview of the Green Permit Program The Green Permit Process offers qualifying projects an expedited permit process and possible reduction of the permit fees.

Solar Permit Guidelines Solar Permit Information

Useful Green Links This page contains many useful links to Green sites