How do I contact Chicago about building permits? To talk to someone or get assistance with your Chicago building permit, contact the Department of Buildings at dob-info@cityofchicago or by calling 312-744-3449.
Report concerns about a Chicago building Call 311 or submit an online Building Violation Request to address the interior or exterior conditions of a Chicago building.
To see the status of DOB inspections and alleged violations of the Construction Codes for a certain address, visit This website includes, historic permit activity; • inspection records; • alleged code violations; and • court or other enforcement actions.
Permits issued by the Department of Buildings help to ensure construction work complies with the minimum standards of safety established by the Chicago Construction Codes in order to protect public health, safety, and welfare. A permit is required before beginning most construction, demolition, and repair work.
Contact Us By Mail: City Hall. 121 N. By Phone: Dial 311 (within Chicago) If calling from outside of Chicago, call: 312.744.5000. Online: Fill out the City of Chicago feedback form.
When your contractor(s) is ready to for building inspections, they must go online to request for inspections: To schedule the team-inspection option: 1. Go Online @ .cityofchicago/dob > Request an Inspection>Getting Started Online>Click here to request Restaurant Start-Up Inspection 2.
You may submit your change request by completing the Change of Owner Name/Mailing Address Form. If Utility Billing & Customer Service does not have a record of the Full Payment Certificate from your closing, you may be required to provide us with a copy of the deed and/ or full payment certificate.
A: Call 311. Please give as much detailed information as possible, including a daytime phone number so that the inspector can contact you to arrange a date and time for an inspection.