Supporting Information

A Guide to Getting Started: A Permit Overview A Guide to Getting Started: A Permit Overview

An Overview of the Self-Certification Program The Self-Certification Permit Program simplifies the building permit process for eligible residential, business and mercantileand small assembly projects where the Architect of Record takes full responsibility for code compliance.

Building Board of Appeals Information

Building Code Scofflaws List of Building Code Scofflaws

Building Permit Overview: A Guide to Getting Started

Certified Plan Corrections Information

Chicago Energy Conservation Code Overview

Department of Buildings Phone Numbers Department of Buildings Phone Numbers

File a Buildings FOIA Request

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.

Learn when a Building Permit is needed Building permits give you, your insurance company, neighbors and the City assurance that specific minimum standards are met in constructing, repairing or altering your home or building by complying with the Chicago Building Code.

Neighborhood Permit Centers The Neighborhood Permit Centers are a resource for homeowners who need to apply for certain types of permits.

Overview of the Developer Services Program An Overview of the Developer Services Program

Overview of the Easy Permit Process Overview of the Easy Permit Process

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

Overview of the Standard Plan Review Permit Program An overview of the Standard Plan Review Program

Permit Applications

Porch FAQ Frequently asked questions about porch safety.

Solar Permit Guidelines Solar Permit Information

When a Permit is Not Required When a permit is Not Required