The Department of Buildings enhances safety and quality of life for Chicago's residents and visitors through permitting, inspections, trade licensing, and code enforcement.
Featured Services and Programs
Construction Codes
Chicago Construction Codes, code interpretations
Permits
Easy Permits, Self-Certification, Standard Plan Review, Developer Services, Specialized Reviews
Inspections and Reports
Permit, periodic, and complaint-based inspections; Required reporting programs
Trade Licensing
Licensing information for builders and contractors
Average Time for Permit Issuance
Real Time metrics for Standard Plan Review (small to mid-size new construction and renovation projects) issued in the past two weeks. The Department of Buildings issues many building permits on the same day through the Easy Permit Process.
Department Main Office
Buildings
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Phone: 312.744.3449
Contact Us -
121 N. LaSalle St.
Room 900
Chicago, IL 60602
Get Directions - Leadership
Matthew Beaudet
Commissioner, Chicago Department of Buildings