Supporting Information

10 Year Plan to End Homelessness n January 2003, the Mayor endorsed a 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness (the Plan) that was developed in conjunction with hundreds of stakeholders through the Chicago Continuum of Care. Joined together in a common vision, the public and private sectors have begun to implement the Plan, which calls for sweeping changes in how homeless services are delivered in Chicago. The common vision has three core tenets: Prevention, Housing First, and Wraparound Services.

2012 Management Ordinance

2012 Revenue Ordinance

6834-36 S. Emerald Ave.

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.

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.

Blocking Rainwater and Preventing Sewer Backup

Boiler Inspections

Building Code Scofflaws List of Building Code Scofflaws

Building Permit Overview: A Guide to Getting Started

Carbon Monoxide Information Frequently Asked Questions about Carbon Monoxide Information

Chicago 100,000 Homes Committees and Meeting Minutes Chicago 100,000 Homes Planning committees and meeting minutes and agendas are available online.

Chicago Community Land Trust for Buyers The CCLT is a partner in the ownership process, giving homeowners access to many of the benefits of traditional ownership, along with a network of support to help ensure their ongoing success.

Chicago Community Land Trust for Developers The Chicago Community Land Trust (CCLT) was founded in 2006 to address the increasingly limited supply of funding for affordable housing.

Chicago Energy Conservation Code Overview

Chicago Low-Income Housing Trust Fund - Leadership

Combined Sewers

Conservation Inspection

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

Downspouts, Rain Barrels and Cisterns

Easy Permit Process Overview The Easy Permit Process allows home and building owners to obtain a permit to REPAIR or REPLACE THE SAME OR EXISTING elements of a building, without making any changes to the structure of the building.

Fast Track Abatement Program The FTD ordinance authorizes the City to board, repair, or demolish residential and commercial buildings of up to three stories or less in height that are vacant, open, and constitute a hazard to the community.

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.

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.

Helpful tips for anyone applying for a Green Permit: Menu Items Green Permit Menu Items

Home Purchase Assistance Program The Home Purchase Assistance Program (HPA) offers a down payment and closing cost assistance to first time Homebuyer to purchase a Single Family, town home, condominium or 1 – 4 units home located in the City of Chicago as their principal residence/owner occupied.

Home to Stay Program Furniture Donations Organizations can support the effort to end homelessness in Chicago by sponsoring a neighborhood furniture drive. Donations help homeless families and individuals who are newly housed, furnish their homes.

HomeStart

Housing First Safe, secure housing provides a powerful incentive to those who have suffered homelessness. People are motivated to focus on the services that will help them retain their new home, stability and independence.

Information on the Demolition Process The Department of Buildings' Demolition Bureau responds to complaints generated by the 311 system reported by residents, community groups, Aldermanic offices, as well as the Chicago Police Department. The bureau responds to complaints of vacant and open buildings.

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.

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.

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

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.

Neighborhood Permit Centers The Neighborhood Permit Centers are a resource for homeowners who need to apply for certain types of permits.

Neighborhood Stabilization Program The goal of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program is to stabilize neighborhoods by getting vacant foreclosed homes up-to-code and occupied as quickly as possible in targeted areas.

New Homes for Chicago New Homes for Chicago helps provide low- and moderate-income working families with the opportunity to purchase new homes. The goal is to expand housing affordability in support of healthy communities, especially those traditionally bypassed for new development.

Permit Applications

Plan to End Homelessness HUD McKinney - Vento Funding Applications

Porch FAQ Frequently asked questions about porch safety.

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

Private Drains

Recursos sobre discriminación en español / Discrimination Resources in Spanish La Comisión de Relaciones Humanas publica información en español sobre las Ordenanzas de Discriminación en la Ciudad de Chicago y como se hacen cumplir. Usted puede descargar información usando el link que aparece abajo.

Requirements for Contractor Changes

Research, Reports and Data Resources Research, Reports and Data Resources - Children and Youth and Homelessness

Residential Garbage

Respond to a Discrimination Complaint Filed Against You The Commission on Human Relations receives, investigates, and rules on discrimination complaints filed under the Chicago Human Rights Ordinance and Chicago Fair Housing Ordinance.

Reverse Mortgage Homeowners must be aged 62 or older, own their homes free and clear or have significant equity in the property, and they must live in the property as their primary residence.

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

Rules and Regulations for Securing Vacant Buildings

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.

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.

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.

Support Chicago's 100K Homes Fund The goal of Chicago Registry Week is to create a by-name registry of people living on our streets and shelters, so we can prioritize those who have been out there the longest and who are the most vulnerable.

Tax Increment Financing-Neighborhood Improvement Program (TIF-NIP) Program (TIF-NIP) is an HED-administered program that has been providing home repair grants in eligible TIF districts since 1999.

TaxSmart Mortgage Credit Certificate Program TaxSmart is a Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) program that provides a federal income tax credit to qualified homebuyers.

TaxSmart Mortgage Credit Certificate Program - Information for Lenders Only The Series 2010 TaxSmart Mortgage Credit Certificate Program for Lenders gives financial institutions an opportunity to participate in the City of Chicago's TaxSmart MCC program.

Understanding your water bill

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

Vacant Property Guidelines Information for Securing and Registering Vacant Properties.

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

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.