Services

	Accessibility Compliance - Site Inspections A site inspection can be requested when questions arise regarding accessibility compliance in buildings that are completed or under construction.

	Accessibility Compliance Advice/Technical Assistance Find answers to your questions about the rights and responsibilities of business owners, employees and consumers under federal, state and local laws.

	Aldermanic Disclosures Disclosures/Notifications filed by Council members pursuant to Section 2-156-080 of the Ethics Ordinance

	Apply For an Above Ground Storage Permit Application forms and information about applying for an above ground storage permit can be found here.

	Apply for a Rock Crushing Permit Application and information regarding applying for a rock crushing permit can be found here.

	Apply for a Streeterville Right-of-Way or Property Permit Based on the U.S. EPA’s recommendation, the City of Chicago is requiring radiation surveillance prior to intruding soils in the Streeterville Area.

	Apply for an Inspection Request The Department of Buildings' inspectional bureaus require anyone requesting an inspection to submit that request via an online form.

	Apply for an Underground Storage Tank Permit Information about applying for an underground storage tank permit and application forms can be found here.

	Appointment to Meet with MOPD Preliminary Plan Review The Pre-Permit Plan Review Process assists architects, builders and developers in the early stages of plan development with accessibility compliance.

	Awarded Contracts To search for and view scanned copies of awarded contracts (2003 to date), please search the Contract Award & Vendor Database.

	Bid Tabulations (Bid Tabs) City of Chicago Bid and Bond Bid Tabulations (Bid Tabs)

	Bid and Bond Room City of Chicago Bid and Bond Room

	Bid and Bond Room Opportunity Take Out List Opportunity Take Out List

	Bids, RFP, RFQ, RFI, Small Order All documents, included those listed here, are available in our Bid and Bond Room. Online responses are not yet available.

	Building Permit Review for Accessibility MOPD offers a review of building plans to ensure accessibility compliance as part of permit approval process.

	Building Permit Status Check your permit status with the following link below.

	Building Permit-Standard Plan Review Applications Permit applications for Standard Plan Review

	Buildings E-Permits E-Permitting, Online Intake, Appointment Scheduling, Create a Permit Application

	Buildings Easy Permit Login This document provides the user with the steps needed to create a user login and password and complete the Easy Permit Process.

	Buildings Self-Certification Program The Self-Certification program simplifies the building permit review process for eligible projects where the licensed architect or structural engineer of record takes full responsibility for code compliance.

	Calculate the Cost of a Permit The calculator estimates permit fees as determined by the Permit Fee Formula. The factors necessary to use this calculator are construction type, occupancy type, area in square feet, and project scope.

	Chicago Building Code Online Chicago Building Code Online

	Contract Information Search Search for information on the City's vendors and contractors, awarded contracts, payments, subcontractor payments and disclosures.

	Contracts and RFPs View CDOT Contractor and Consultant Payment Information

	DOB Certified Plan Corrections Program Certified Corrections Program

	Department of Procurement Services Alerts Sign up to receive notices of upcoming bid and RFP/Q opportunities for contracts and other information of interest to current and prospective vendors doing business with the City of Chicago.

	Developer Services Comprehensive Checklists Comprehensive checklists for Accessibility, Architectural, Electrical, Fire Prevention, Mechanical, Plumbing and Refrigeration.

	Download Developer Services Applications The following are applications that are used in the Developer Services Permit Process.

	Easy Building Permit Applications Easy Permit Process

	Elevator Testing Forms and Checklists Elevator Forms

	Elevators -Installation, Alteration, and Repair Permit Requirements Elevators -Installation, Alteration, and Repair Permit Requirements

	Emergency Contracts Emergency Contracts

	Ethics Training for City Contractors The City of Chicago's Department of Procurement Services and Board of Ethics have developed online ethics training materials to help City contractors understand the ethics rules in place to ensure the integrity and fairness of the City's contract award process.

	Exterior Wall Information Exterior Wall Program

	Find Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE firms) Search the Illinois UCP (Unified Certification Program) for DBE firms (Disadvantaged Business Enterprises).

	Find Minority, Women, and BEPD Certified Firms Searchable directory of City of Chicago certified MBE, WBE, DBE, and BEPD vendors.

	Frequently Requested Buildings Forms Building forms most frequently requested

	General Contractor Forms and Information General Contractor

	Getting an Appointment and Protocol Standard Plan Review and Developer Services projects begin with an appointment with your assigned Project Manager or Project Administrator for convenience, professional input and a more reasonably timed process.

	HomeMod - Accessible Funding Brochure Sponsored by the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD), the HomeMod Program will allow people with disabilities, who are under the age of sixty, to receive home modifications that make their living environment accessible.

	Licensed Mason Contractors See a list of Mason Contractors licensed with the City of Chicago.

	Life Safety and High-rise information Life Safety & High-rise Ordinance

	List of Licensed Electrical Contractors Licensed Electrical Contractors

	List of Licensed Plumbing Contractors Full list of Licensed Plumbing Contractors

	List of registered General Contractors Full updated list of City-registered General Contractors

	Lobbyist Activity (Registration and Reporting Forms) All persons who lobby City government are required to register as lobbyists with the Board of Ethics and to file Activity Reports twice a year.

	Lobbyist Ethics Education Seminar

	Multi-Project Labor Agreement (PLA) and PLA Signatory Unions Multi-Project Labor Agreement (PLA) and PLA Signatory Unions

	New Residential Garage Demolition Program New Residential Garage Demolition Program

	No Building Permit & Construction Violation Report if there are no permits or there are building violations.

	Non-Competitive Procurement According to the Illinois Municipal Purchasing Act, Chapter 65, Section 5/8-10 et. seq. of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, “Contracts Not Requiring Competitive Bids,” the Non-Competitive Procurement method is used for the procurement of goods and services which by their nature are not adapted to award by competitive bidding,.

	Online Ethics Training for Vendors Online ethics training for Vendors and Contractors

	Pay Liquid Waste Fee Information and forms to pay liquid waste fees can be found here.

	Payment Information Search

	Porch & Deck Information Porch and Deck Information

	Pre-Bid and Pre-Submittal Conference Attendees Pre-Bid and Pre-Submittal Conference Attendees

	Renew your Trade License Trade Licensing Renewal

	Report an Unsafe Porch Report an unsafe porch and request an inspection

	Request a Certificate of Occupancy Inspection (for 4 or more Dwelling Units) Certificate of Occupancy

	Rules and Regulations: Elevators Rules and Regulations for Elevators.

	Sewer Construction and Stormwater Management Requirements In 2009, the Department of Water Management completed a city-wide computer model of its large auxiliary sewers 42-inches in diameter and larger and combined sewer outfalls. This dynamic flow model represents the best available information on the hydrologic and hydraulic characteristics of the City's sewer system.

	Sewer Permits, Fees and Standards Find information on Sewer Permits, Fees and Standards

	Signs: Business Identification (On-Premise) and Advertising (Off-Premise)

	Solicitation and Contracting Protest Procedures Solicitation and Contracting Protest Procedures

	Standard Forms and Agreements Standard Forms and Agreements

	Structural Peer Review information Structural Peer Review Program

	Subcontractor Payment Certification Form Subcontractor Payment Certification form and instructions

	Technology Centers Technology Centers

	Tent Permit Process Tent Permit Process

	Vendor Information Search Vendor, Contract and Payment Search

	View List of City Contractors In accordance with the Governmental Ethics Ordinance, the Department of Innovation and Technology provides a list of current and former contractors who, during the preceding four reporting years, received from the City of Chicago payments totaling $10,000 or more in any 12-month period.

	View List of Currently Registered Lobbyists The attached PDF file contains the names of lobbyists who are currently registered with the Chicago Board of Ethics. This list may not be complete.

	Zoning Amendments Applications and fees for zoning map amendments must be submitted by the owner of the property to be rezoned or include written authorization from the owner. The City Council is the final decision-making body on zoning map amendments.