Supporting Information

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.

Blocking Rainwater and Preventing Sewer Backup

Building Board of Appeals Information

Building Permit Overview: A Guide to Getting Started

Campaign Financing Ordinance Campaign Financing Ordinance of the City of Chicago

Chicago Energy Conservation Code Overview

City Services & Rates for Filming Find out what the rates are for filming a movie, commercial, photo shoot, etc. in Chicago.

Combined Sewers

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.

Disconnect Your Downspout

Doing Our Share for Cleaner Air: Idling Reduction Information Regarding Cleaner Air through Idling Reduction

Downspouts, Rain Barrels and Cisterns

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

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.

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

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

Permits for Filming Find out what permits you need to film a movie, commercial, photo shoot, etc. in Chicago.

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

Porch FAQ Frequently asked questions about porch safety.

Private Drains

Resources Helpful links on filming in Chicago.

Rules and Regulations Rules and Regulations published by the City of Chicago, Department of Buildings

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.

Vendor Helpful Tips To ensure a better chance of successful bidding please see the below tips.

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.