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Easy Permits (EPP) are generally approved the day of application. Standard Plan Reviews (SPR) and Developer Services (DS), take longer. Zoning approval needed: Most projects require approval from the Zoning Administrator.
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.
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.
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.
A City of Chicago general contractor license is required to perform most types of building construction, alteration, repair, and demolition work within the City of Chicago.
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.
An individual may act as general contractor, without obtaining a license, for work on an entirely residential property that is the individual's primary residence (as shown on an Illinois driver's license or similar government-issued ID) if there are no more than 6 residential units and no buildings taller than 3 ...
A building permit is not required for the following types of work: Painting, wallpapering, tiling, carpeting, installing cabinets or countertops, or performing similar finish work, without plumbing or electrical connections.