Ordinance, Publications and Additional Chicago Landmark Information
Contact: 312.744.3200
Download the following Landmark-related documents of interest:
Official Chicago Landmarks
Chicago Landmarks Ordinance
Recommendation and Designation Process
- Public Suggestion Form for New Chicago Landmarks
- Criteria for the Designation of Proposed Landmarks
- Landmark Designation Process
- Q & A for Owners of Proposed Landmarks
- "Your House Has a History" Booklet
Annual Report
- 2023 Annual Report and Preservation Awards
- 2022 Annual Report and Preservation Awards
- 2021 Annual Report and Preservation Awards
- 2020 Annual Report and Preservation Awards
- 2019 Annual Report and Preservation Awards
- 2018 Annual Report and Preservation Awards
- 2017 Annual Report and Preservation Awards
- 2016 Annual Report and Preservation Awards
- 2015 Annual Report and Preservation Awards
- 2014 Annual Report and Preservation Awards
- 2013 Annual Report and Preservation Awards
- 2012 Annual Report
- 2011 Annual Report and Preservation Awards
- 2010 Annual Report and Preservation Awards
Guidelines
- Fulton-Randolph Market District Design Guidelines [Adopted 09/07/17]
- Historic Michigan Boulevard District Design Guidelines [Rev. 02/04/16]
Context Statements and Studies
- Chicago Public School Buildings, Pre-1940 Context Statement
- Community Streetscape Markers: Context Statement
- Historic Michigan Boulevard District: Post-World War II Era Context Study
National Register of Historic Places
Permit Review
- Permit Fee Waiver Form
- Pre-Permit Review Application
- Permit Review Application Submission Requirements
- Adopted Old Town Triangle, Ukrainian Village, and Villa District Dormer Policies
- Adopted Siding Repair and Replacement Policy
- Principle Profile Information Form
Preservation Incentives
- Economic Incentives for Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings
- Class 'L' Property Tax Incentive for Landmark Rehabilitations
U.S. Secretary of the Interior