Supporting Information

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.

Blue Cart & Recycling Drop-off Center Recycling: Accepted Materials List of materials that are accepted in the Chicago Blue Cart Program & Recycling Drop-off Centers.

CFL Recycling and Disposal Information about how to handle and recycle compact fluorescent lightbulbs, also called CFLs.

Cable Operator Contact Information For additional information, please refer to the company's website, or call the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection at 312-744-4052.

Carbon Monoxide Information Frequently Asked Questions about Carbon Monoxide Information

Chicago Green Homes Program: Resources Helpful websites for the Chicago Green Homes Program

Chicago Recycling Guide: A to Z Chicago's A to Z Guide to Recycling

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.

Emergency Preparedness for Pet Owners Necessary precautionary steps in the case of floods, fires, blizzards, terrorism.

Energy Disclosure Application The Application for Energy Disclosure is used to request gas or electric disclosures on a particular address and / or unit number.

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

File a Discrimination Complaint The Commission on Human Relations receives, investigates, and rules on discrimination complaints filed under the Chicago Human Rights Ordinance and Chicago Fair Housing Ordinance. For more information about the kinds of discrimination these ordinances prohibit and what remedies are available, please see Discrimination Cases as well as the applicable Ordinances and Regulations.

Find a Residential Recycling Drop Off Center

Foreclosure Prevention and Housing Counseling Centers Housing Counseling Centers provide counseling to help Chicago residents purchase homes and reduce the number of properties that are lost as a result of foreclosure.

Home Repair Tips For Consumers The City of Chicago is offering consumers smart tips on how to choose the right contractor and how to detect red flags to avoid getting scammed by a rip off contractor.

Human Service Delivery Human Service Delivery is about people and partners.

Individual, Family and Community Preparedness There is never too much preparedness when it means saving a LIFE! You can cope with disaster by preparing in advance and by working with your family as a team. Preparation should include: getting informed (including a checklist), making a plan, assembling, and maintaining your plan and kit.

Invasive Species Threat of invasive species.

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.

Low-Cost Education and Weatherization Program The Low-Cost Weatherization and Education Program (LCWEP) aims to prepare, educate and train Chicago residents in low cost weatherization techniques. C3 volunteers are trained in low-cost home weatherization techniques. Volunteers then train their neighbors and distribute and install weatherization kits.

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

Multi-unit Residential Recycling 5 Step Process Starting or improving an existing recycling program can be done in 5 steps.

Porch FAQ Frequently asked questions about porch safety.

Purchasing A Mattress In Chicago Before buying a mattress, there are certain things every consumer should know.

Radon Radon is a colorless, odorless, and poisonous gas that is released in the soil. The amount of uranium in your soil determines the amount of radon released into the ground around your home.

Recycling for Multi-Unit Residential Buildings If you live in or own a building with five units or greater (referred to as a 'multi-unit building'), a private waste hauler picks up your trash and recycling. The City recommends that they use a source-separated, single stream recycling method, similar to Chicago's Blue Cart program.

Rents Right The City of Chicago, in partnership with tenant and landlord organizations, has formed the Rents Right campaign to educate Chicagoans about the legal responsibilities and rights of renters and property owners.

Resources and Frequently Asked Questions for Multi-Unit Recycling As a resident in a multi-unit building, you understand that you have a responsibility to recycle in your unit and participate in your buildings recycling program.

Security Deposit Interest Rates

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.

Technical Assistance-Community (former Housing Resource Centers/HRC) Technical Assistance-Community (former Housing Resource Center or HRC) agencies provide housing-related information, problem solving, community events, workshops and housing fairs to assist low- and moderate-income homeowners. Funded by the Chicago Department of Housing and Economic Development, the agencies work together to provide comprehensive financial management assistance to clients.

Tips to Avoid Post Storm Damage Scams Tips to avoid post storm damage scams

Water Bill Rates & Charges Water Bill Rates & Charges

Who is CCHR? The Commission on Human Relations promotes appreciation of Chicago's diversity and works to eliminate prejudice and discrimination. Commissioners, advisory councils, and staff conduct pro-active programs of education, intervention, and constituency building to discourage bigotry and bring people from different groups together.