When Is a Building Permit Required
The City of Chicago Department of Buildings has extensive information and on-line assistance for building permits.
Their web site has two separate pages that describe when a building permit is required:
When You Need a Permit and When You Need Drawings
In addition, you can tract the status of a permit applicaton by going to: http://webapps.cityofchicago.org/DOBWeb/.
Green Buildings
The Department of Buildings web site also maintains and extensive on-line section on green building. It includes information on green urban design, green homes, green building resource, and a special green permit program. To access the information, click here.
For additional information, go the the Department of Buildings home page.
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