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

Accessible Housing Housing information services offered by the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) are designed to promote and identify integrated, adaptable/accessible and affordable housing for people with disabilities in the Chicago metropolitan area.

Administrative Adjustments Administrative adjustments are intended to provide a streamlined approval procedure for minor modifications of selected zoning standards.

Affordable Requirements Ordinance The City of Chicago's Affordable Requirements Ordinance requires residential developments that receive city financial assistance or involve city-owned land to provide a percentage of units at affordable prices.

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

CACC Data Statistics View the CACC Data Statistics for 5 year Impoundments, Animal Placements, Animal Transfers and Euthanasia.

Campaign Financing Ordinance Campaign Financing Ordinance of the City of Chicago

Carbon Monoxide Information Frequently Asked Questions about Carbon Monoxide Information

Central Area Action Plan

Central Area Plan The Central Area Plan is a guide for continued economic success, physical growth, and environmental sustainability in downtown Chicago. Approved by the Chicago Plan Commission in 2003, it's the first plan for downtown produced by the City since 1958.

Certified Plan Corrections Information

Chicago Brownfields Initiative Brownfields, as defined by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA), are “abandoned, idled, or under-utilized industrial and commercial facilities where expansion or redevelopment is complicated by real or perceived environmental contamination.”

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 Roofs The City of Chicago's Green Roof dataset and corresponding map provides the location, satellite images, and square footage of existing green roofs within the City of Chicago.

Chicago Maps Chicago community area and citywide maps.

Chicago Partnership for Affordable Neighborhoods (CPAN) The Chicago Partnership for Affordable Neighborhoods (CPAN) is a partnership between the City of Chicago and developers to provide affordable residential units in market rate developments, particularly in appreciating neighborhoods.

Chicago Plan Commission The Chicago Plan Commission is responsible for the review of proposals that involve Planned Developments (PDs), the Lakefront Protection Ordinance, Planned Manufacturing Districts (PMDs), Industrial Corridors and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Districts.

City Hall's Rooftop Garden Chicago’s most famous rooftop garden sits atop City Hall, an 11-story office building in the Loop. City Hall and the adjacent Cook County building appear to most people as one building spanning a city block bounded by LaSalle, Randolph, Clark and Washington streets.

Committee on Standards and Tests This committee of building industry technical professional and City staff meets once a month to review the suitability of new systems and methods of construction, new types of equipment, or new combinations of materials not currently permitted or recognized by the Code.

Community Development Commission The Community Development Commission was established by the Chicago City Council in 1992 to assume the duties of the former Commercial District Development Commission and the Department of Urban Renewal. The CDC reviews and recommends action to the City Council on the establishment of new Tax Increment Financing districts, Redevelopment Area designations, and appointment of members to Community Conservation Councils.

Community and Strategic Plans Information on Community and Strategic Plans

Composting in Chicago Composting turns organic waste such as leaves, food scraps, and lawn clippings into a dark, soil-like natural fertilizer.

Conservation Inspection

Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling The Department of Public Health promotes the responsible separation and recycling of construction and demolition (C&D) debris to help contractors and property owners save on costly disposal fees while protecting the environment.

Demolition Delay The Demolition-Delay Ordinance, adopted by City Council in 2003, establishes a hold of up to 90 days in the issuance of any demolition permit for certain historic buildings in order that the Department of Zoning and Land Use Planning can explore options, as appropriate, to preserve the building, including but not limited to landmark designation.

Department of Buildings Phone Numbers Department of Buildings Phone Numbers

Developer Services FAQ's The following is a list of questions frequently asked by our customers. Audience participants at DOB sponsored workshops also raised many of these questions.

District Annual Reports (2008)

Downtown Affordable Housing Zoning Bonus The Downtown Affordable Housing Zoning Bonus is available to central area real estate developers. The bonus offers additional square footage for residential development projects in downtown zoning districts in exchange for affordable housing on-site or a financial contribution to the city's Affordable Housing Opportunity Fund.

EZ Dec Helpful Points Paper-based Real Property Transfer Tax Declaration forms for Chicago, Cook County and State of Illinois are being replaced by EZ Dec. These points address questions users may have.

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Get involved in Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy programs.

Enterprise Zone Program The Enterprise Zone Program provides state and city incentives to help local businesses expand. Enterprise zones are geographic areas designated by the city and certified by the state of Illinois to receive various tax incentives and other benefits.

Environmental Rules and Regulations CDPH enforces the Rules and Regulations in cooperation with other City departments where applicable

Ethics

Ethics and Campaign Financing: A guide for persons or business entities that have or seek contracts with the City of Chicago Chicago’s Governmental Ethics and Campaign Financing Ordinances (Chapters 2-156 and 2-164 of Chicago’s Municipal Code, respectively) impose restrictions on the interactions of persons and business entities who are City contractors or vendors (or who seek City contracts) with City employees or officials. This brochure summarizes these restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

GIS Data The City of Chicago provides free GIS data for download in compressed shapefile (ESRI) format. Available data sets include administrative and political boundaries, special incentive programs, points of interest and transportation features. Also, data sharing agreements for non-governmental and governmental entities.

General Contractors License

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.

Green Design Green designs and ideas that we can all use to help use water more wisely.

Green Roofs: Best Management Practices

Grocery-Anchored Retail Loan Program

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

Illinois Affordable Housing Tax Credits (Donations Tax Credit) The Illinois Affordable Housing Tax Credit (IAHTC), also known as the Donations Tax Credit, provides a $0.50 state income tax credit for each $1 contributed to a qualified affordable housing project. Donations, which may be cash, securities, or real or personal property, must total at least $10,000 and may be aggregated.

Intergovernmental Links Listing of intergovernmental links

Investigation of Discrimination Complaints The Commission on Human Relations receives, investigates, and rules on discrimination complaints filed under the Chicago Human Rights Ordinance and Chicago Fair Housing Ordinance.

Landscape Ordinance The City of Chicago's Landscape Ordinance requires landscape features to be incorporated into all new or substantially renovated business, commercial buildings and large residential 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.

MOPD Pre-Plan Review Project Data Form The Pre-Permit Review Project Review Data form must be completed prior to meeting with MOPD's Accessibility Compliance Unit for Pre-Plan Review services.

Manhole installation requirements

Mechanical Parking Lifts-requirements for submitting an application The requirements for submitting an application for Mechanical Parking Lifts

Milwaukee Avenue Corridor Plan Find information about the Milwaukee Avenue Corridor Plan.

Milwaukee/Lawrence Corridor Study The goal of the Milwaukee/Lawrence Corridor Study is to identify the means to strengthen and enhance Downtown Jefferson Park through preservation, renovation, and redevelopment.

Mortgages Programs to assist potential homeowners and existing homeowners with their mortgage.

Naturalized Detention Basins

Near Northwest Side Plan he Near Northwest Side Plan addresses ongoing changes to the Fulton River District, Eckhart Park, Noble Square, East Village and Ukrainian Village neighborhoods.

Near South Community Plan The "Near South Community Plan" serves as a guide to future development of the South Loop and Near South communities by recommending future land use, open space and transportation improvements.

Near West Side Plan The Near West Side Plan covers an 88-block area bounded by the Kennedy and Eisenhower expressways, Lake Street and Ashland Avenue.

Neighborhood Lending Program Home Purchase and Purchase/Rehab Through the Neighborhood Lending Program, the City of Chicago and Neighborhood Housing Services provide first and second mortgage loans or the purchase and purchase/rehab of 1-4 units for homeowners who might otherwise not be able to purchase a home.

Nomination: Chicago Park Boulevard System Historic District The Historic Preservation Division of the Department of Housing and Economic Development is preparing a nomination of Chicago’s historic Park Boulevard System to the National Register of Historic Places. The City’s park boulevard system is one of Chicago’s finest historic resources.

Nomination: West Loop-La Salle Street Historic District The Historic Preservation Division of the Department of Housing and Economic Development is preparing a nomination of Chicago’s historic West Loop to the National Register of Historic Places.

Office of the Zoning Administrator Information for sending correspondence to the Office of the Zoning Administrator

Ordinance, Publications and Additional Chicago Landmark Information A list of landmark-related publications by Commission on Chicago Landmarks, including the Landmarks Ordinance, Permit Review schedule and guidelines, and the "U.S. Secretary of the Interior Standards for Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings."

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

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

Plan Examination The Department of Housing and Economic Development reviews building permit applications to ensure plans are in compliance with the Chicago Zoning Ordinance.

Planned Development Statements (Proposed)

Political / Campaign Contribution Information The following is an overview of the City's prohibitions and limitations regarding political contributions. The law on political contributions can be reviewed in the Campaign Financing Ordinance.

Post Employment Restrictions The Governmental Ethics Ordinance, Chapter 2-156 of the Municipal Code of Chicago, contains post-employment restrictions that apply to all former employees and officials of the City.

Preserving Communities Together (PCT) The The Preserving Communities Together (PCT) program facilitates the rehabilitation and return to productive use of vacant and abandoned properties.

Procurement Fundamentals 2012 The City of Chicago's Guide to Procurement Fundamentals

Real Property Transfer Tax Forms

Rebuild Letters

Recovery Zone Faciltiy Bonds Recovery Zone Facility Bonds (RZFB) are traditional tax-exempt bonds which have lower interest rates because the interest is tax-exempt to the investors for Federal tax purposes. This is a new category of tax exempt private activity bonds authorized under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to stimulate economic recovery.

Resolution to Amend the Rules and Regulations of the Commission on Chicago Landmarks Resolution to Amend the Rules and Regulations of the Commission on Chicago Landmarks information.

Riverfront Improvement Fund

Sealed Bid Sales Opportunities Sealed bids are being accepted by the Department of Housing and Economic Development until Nov. 19, 2012, for three City-owned properties.

Settlement and Mediation of Discrimination Cases The Commission on Human Relations receives, investigates, and rules on discrimination complaints filed under the Chicago Human Rights Ordinance and Chicago Fair Housing Ordinance.

Sign Contractor List

Soil and Rubble Reuse Soil and Reuse, when it is appropriate, the City of Chicago will reuse soil and rubble instead of disposing of it in a landfill or quarry.

Solar Permit Guidelines Solar Permit Information

South Cicero Corridor Redevelopment Plan

Standard Plan Review Program Overview The Standard Plan Review Program is designed for small to mid-sized construction or renovation projects requiring drawings. The design phase must be completed before the permit process can begin.

State, Wabash and Michigan Plan

Streamlined Tax Increment Financing

Structural Peer Review Program Overview The Structural Peer Review Program is designed to streamline the permit process at the City of Chicago Department of Buildings (DOB) by reducing the time and effort required for structural plan examination by DOB personnel.

TIF District Redevelopment Plans The links below provide the histories, goals and eligible redevelopment expenses for the City of Chicago's TIF districts.

TIF Success Stories

Tax Increment Financing Policy Guidelines The Tax Increment Financing Policy Guidelines summarize general TIF investment policies and guidelines for private development projects as practiced by the Department of Housing and Economic Development, which is the administering department for development projects seeking TIF and other forms of subsidy assistance from the City of Chicago.

Tax Increment Financing Program

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

WIA Workforce Center for Business Locations The Workforce Centers for Businesses focus on assisting employers with their workforce development and staffing needs. The centers target employers representing industries including manufacturing, hospitality and tourism, retail and a range of customer service operations. Center staff will assess the employer’s workforce needs, including the identification of skill gaps or critical skills shortages in their current workforce.

Water Well Survey In 2007, the former Department of Environment (DOE) conducted a potable well survey to determine if active potable wells exist in and nearby the city limits. Information was obtained from the Illinois State Geological Survey (ISGS) regarding all confirmed records of wells installed within the City limits of Chicago and 200 feet beyond.

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

Zoning Board of Appeals Information on the Zoning Board of Appeals