Permits

Environment and Sustainability

Asbestos Abatement Permitting

Asbestos Abatement PermitsAn Asbestos Abatement permit application is required for all asbestos projects (residential, commercial, instituti…
Building and Zoning

Building and Zoning Building Permits

Building Permit ApplicationAll work, other than ordinary repairs subject to provisions of Section 102-105.3 of the Cook County Building…
Building and Zoning

Building and Zoning Contractor Registration

Contractor RegistrationNew(For all Electrical and Plumbing Contractor Registrations, see Electrical and Plumbing Contractor Registration Req…
Building and Zoning

Building and Zoning Multi Dwelling Units

Multi Dwelling RegistrationAny building that has more than four residential units including condominiums (NEWLY ADOPTED AS OF 2015 SEC102-10…
Building and Zoning

Building and Zoning Payments

Online Payment ServiceThe Department of Building and Zoning is now accepting payments for many of its services.Please make sure you have you…
Building and Zoning

Building and Zoning Violations

Violation ProcessingProperties within unincorporated Cook County Property, when found to be in violation of the following:
Environment and Sustainability

Demolition Permitting

Demolition Permitting
Environment and Sustainability

Equipment Registration Permitting

Permits: All applications and payments shall be submitted through the new electronic permit processing portal for your Equipment R…
Transportation and Highways

Haul Permits

Haul Permit                                   …
Department of Revenue

Home Rule Tax Web (mobile) application

Home Rule Tax Web (mobile) application The Home Rule Tax Reward program rewards those individuals who report violations of the Cook Co…
Environment and Sustainability

Open Burning Permit

Cook County government requires open burning permits in suburban and unincorporated Cook County to protect life, property, prevent forest fi…
Forest Preserves

Picnic Grove Permits

The Forest Preserves have approximately 297 picnic groves (191 with shelters) available for public use.Link to the Forest Preserves Picnic P…
Environment and Sustainability

Solid Waste and Recycling Permitting

Solid Waste Technical Assistance for Municipalities: The Solid Waste Division will provide municipalities technical assistance in supporting…
Forest Preserves

Special Event and Athletic Event Permits

Forest Preserves issues permits for use of groves for special events (such as festivals, performances, or fundraisers) and athletic/sporting…
Cook County Liquor Commission

Video Gaming License

Video GamingCook County now allows establishments licensed to sell alcohol for on-site consumption to install up to six video gaming termina…