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Steps to Complete a Permit Renewal Application for DOB NOW: Build Filings locate initial permit filing in DOB NOW: Build from the Work Permits dashboard as a logged in user and select Renew Work Permit from the Filing Action column. complete required information online. pay $130 permit renewal fee online.

312-744-8615 Some easy permits are available online Easy Permit Counter City Hall Room 900 M-F, a.m. ? p.m. Questions?

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.

Some common building violations that can be reported to 311 include missing or broken windows/screens, illegal apartments, falling exterior bricks/terra-cotta, holes or falling plaster from walls/ceilings. You can also report buildings with multiple building code violations.

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.

General Contractor Change - A notarized letter signed by the owner addressed to the Commissioner of Department of Buildings is required to inform the Department of a change in General Contractor. The letter must reference the permit address and the permit number.

On the Work permit dashboard Locate the Job Number for the filing that you would like to print. Locate the Filing Action column. From the Filing Action drop-down list, select Select Action. Select Print Work Permit from the Filing Action drop-down list.

A: To contact a building inspector, please call 311, the City of Chicago's general information line, or contact the Department of Buildings main telephone number at 312.743. 7200.

Painting/wallpaper. Plumbing fixture replacement. Residential appliance replacement. Residential drywall repairs that are not fire-related and are for small areas that do not exceed two sheets of drywall.

The quick answer is: only if you are moving or adding plumbing, electrical, mechanical, or walls within the home. So if you are refinishing your cabinets ? you will not need a permit. If you are removing cabinetry and replacing cabinetry in the same location ? you will not need a permit.