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

	Application for Public Vehicle Advertising Application for Public Vehicle Advertising

	Apply For A Business License Online Apply for your Business License Online

	Apply For Permit to Reserve Space on Daley Plaza or Lobby Apply For Permit to Reserve Space for events on Daley Plaza or in the Daley Civic Center Lobby

	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 Voluntary Disclosure of Business Taxes Apply for Voluntary Disclosure of Business Taxes

	Apply for a Landfill, Liquid Waste Facility, and/or Transfer Station Permit Information about who should apply for a Landfill, Liquid Waste Facility, and/or Transfer Station Permit and application forms can be found here.

	Apply for a Recycling Facility Permit Information about applying for a recycling facility permit, along with the recycling facility permit application, 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 Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) Grant SBIF program participants can receive matching grants to cover up to half the cost of remodeling work, with a maximum grant amount of $50,000.

	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.

	Business License Look-Up Look Up A Business License

	Business License Renewal Renew your business license online.

	Chicago Air and Water Show Partnership Opportunities Celebrating its 55th Anniversary and the oldest and largest free air exhibition of its kind in the United States, the Chicago Air & Water Show continues to be one of the city’s most anticipated summer events.

	Chicago Bike Week Partnership Opportunities As part of Bike Chicago 2013, Chicago Bike Week is a 5-day celebration of cycling that culminates at the Bike to Work Rally; a high octane gathering of thousands of bike enthusiasts in the heart of downtown Chicago’s Daley Plaza.

	Chicago Blues Festival Partnership Opportunities Considered the “Blues Capital of the World,” Chicago produces the largest, free blues celebration featuring month-long programming throughout the city.

	Chicago Farmers Markets Partnership Opportunities Chicago Farmers Markets is a great opportunity for businesses interested in promoting at multiple city locations, while associating with a popular program.

	Chicago Gospel Music Festival Partnership Information Title Sponsorship properties include a musical side stage, Health & Wellness Oasis and trolley tour.

	Chicago Jazz Festival Partnership Opportunities Known for its artistic creativity, the Chicago Jazz Festival is a favorite Labor Day Weekend tradition. It promotes awareness and appreciation for all form of jazz through free, quality, live musical performances.

	Chicago SummerDance Partnership Opportunities Chicago's outdoor music and dance summer festival.

	Chicago's Kids and Kites Partnership Opportunities Sponsors wanting to attach their brand to a wholesome family event will find endless, creative partnership opportunities.

	City of Chicago Photography The Bureau of Asset Management's Photography Services has made available over 250 images of Chicago's stunning beauty for sale online.

	Consumer Fraud Complaint File a consumer fraud complaint regarding possible illegal practices by businesses in the City of Chicago.

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

	Customer Service Survey for Food Service Managers/Owners Customer Service Survey for food service managers/owners.

	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.

	Economic Disclosure Statements (EDS) The City of Chicago requires disclosure of the information requested in the Economic Disclosure Statement and Affidavit (“EDS”) before any City agency, department, or City Council action regarding the matter that is the subject of the EDS.

	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.

	Exemption Application for Business Taxes Apply for an Exemption

	Exterior Wall Information Exterior Wall Program

	File Real Property Transfer Declaration Online (EZ Dec)

	File and Pay Your Chicago Taxes Online

	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.

	Food Truck Vendor Application For October 2013 Events Please email this completed application to mary.slowik@cityofchicago.org by Friday, September 13 at noon if you are interested in participating in the Chicago Music Summit at the Chicago Cultural Center and Chicago Artists Month Opening Event – Uptown.

	Forestry Permit Information and Application The Bureau of Forestry issues permits for any work involving trees. This requires the following information for permit issuance.

	Franken Plaza Partnership Information As part of the city’s Chicagoween program, Franken Plaza is a weekend celebration of the Halloween season. The event provides plenty of thematic programming including spooky arts & crafts, hay rides, a costume contest, on-site “trick or treating” and more…all for FREE!

	Graffiti Removal Program Graffiti is vandalism, it scars the community, hurts property values and diminishes our quality of life.

	Ground Transportation Tax Application Form Ground Transportation Tax Application Form

	Investigation

	Job Order Contracts (JOC) Sub-Order Releases Job Order Contracts (JOC) Sub-Order Releases

	Link Your Cameras into OEMC (Private Sector Camera Initiative)

	Liquor Moratorium / Vote Dry Area For liquor moratorium and vote dry information possibly affecting a specific address look up online.

	Lobbyist Ethics Education Seminar

	MPEA Airport Departure Tax & Ground Transportation Tax Online Registration MPEA Airport Departure Tax & Ground Transportation Tax Online Registration

	Maxwell Street Market Sign-up to join the continuing tradition of offering Chicago immigrants and locals an outdoor market space to sell odds and ends, household goods, clothing, CDs, jewelry, produce, and much more.

	Maxwell Street Market Partnership Information Dating back to the 1840’s, this legendary market continues to thrive with over 380 vendors selling an eclectic mix of food and merchandise.

	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,.

	Occupancy Capacity Sign Information Occupancy Capacity Sign

	Park District Permits This page is a resource for individuals, groups, or organizations who are interested in hosting an event in the parks or would like information about Soldier Field, Charter One Pavilion, Harbors, Golf Courses and Concessions.

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

	Payment Information Search

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

	Produce an Athletic Event in Chicago Information on what steps you need to take to produce an athletic event in Chicago.

	Refund Application for Chicago Business Taxes Apply for a Chicago Business Tax Refund

	Registered Chicago Taxpayer Search

	Report Water in Street File a report if you see water in the street after a storm.

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

	Reporting Chicago Business Tax Fraud Reporting Chicago Business Tax Fraud

	Request Industrial or Commercial Business Site Assistance

	Request Sewer Cleaning Inspection Request Sewer Cleaning Inspection - Sewer structures (i.e., catch basins) full of dirt or debris, or sewer structures that are not draining properly, can be reported for cleaning.

	Request a Wire Basket This type code is for requesting a wire basket on a corner in front of a business or store

	Restaurant License Inspection Status Check the status of your restaurant license inspection.

	Rules and Regulations: Elevators Rules and Regulations for Elevators.

	Sanitation Ordinance

	Schedule An Appointment With A Business Consultant Schedule an appointment with a Business Consultant

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

	Small Business Expo Get information on the City Treasurer's Small Business Expo

	Solicitation and Contracting Protest Procedures Solicitation and Contracting Protest Procedures

	Standard Forms and Agreements Standard Forms and Agreements

	Subcontractor Payment Certification Form Subcontractor Payment Certification form and instructions

	Submit a Bulk Sales Notice Filing a Bulk Sales Notice

	Suggested High Rise Office Building Evacuation Plan This page contains Suggested High Rise Office Building Evacuation Plan information.

	TV Time Slot All of the information you need to request a time slot on Cable25.

	Taste of Chicago Partnership Opportunities Taste is a FREE admission festival that offers delicious culinary choices representing the best of Chicago’s restaurant community along with entertainment for both “foodies” and music lovers.

	Tax Liability - Financial Hardship Application This Financial Hardship Application (“Application”) is a request for an agreement between a business or an individual and the Chicago Department of Finance (the “Department”) that resolves the business’s or individual’s tax liability to the City of Chicago.

	Tax Ordinances Find Chicago Business Tax Ordinances

	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.

	Water Bill

	World Music Festival Partnership Opportunities An 11 day, city-wide, multi-venue event featuring acclaimed musicians from countries around the world. Showcasing traditional and contemporary music from diverse cultures, the performances and events are all FREE.