Permit Forms
Trade License Forms
Construction Violation (Permit / No Permit)
Electrical Safety Concern, Occupied Building
Elevator Safety Concern, Occupied Building
Fire Safety Concern, Nonresidential Building (Fire Dept.)
Heat/Ventilation Concern, Occupied Building
Plumbing Safety Concern, Occupied Building
Porch Safety Concern, Occupied Building
General Safety Concern, Occupied Building
Safety Concern, Vacant/Abandoned Building
Check Status of Earlier Request
Building Permit and Inspection Records
Building Permit Application Status
Building Permit Search (Issued Permits)
Chicago Data Portal: Buildings
License Lookup: Contractors
License Lookup: Permit Professionals
Life Safety Evaluation (LSE) Building Status
Vacant Building and Vacant Storefront Registration
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests
To begin an online building permit application, use the Dynamic Portal.