START AN APPLICATION

For building permit types that are part of E-Plan, the permit application must be started in the Permit Portal.

As the City of Chicago works to upgrade IT systems, there are two versions of the Permit Portal:

Plan-Based Building Permits

The old Permit Portal remains the starting point for plan-based building permits.

Permit Portal for Plan-Based Building Permits  Step-by-Step Instructions (Guide to Building Permits)

Express Permit Program

(Fire Alarm System Permits and Stormwater Management Plan Approvals)

The new Permit Portal is currently used for the Express Permit Program, which includes fire alarm system permits and stormwater management plans approvals.

Permit Portal for Fire Alarm System Permits and Stormwater Management Plans

For more information about the Express Permit Program, refer to the Guide to Building Permits.