George W. Dunne Cook County Office Building
69 West Washington Street
Suite 2830
Chicago, IL 60602
Phone Number
312-603-0500
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Hours
Sunday:
Closed
Monday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Tuesday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Wednesday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Thursday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Friday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Saturday: Closed
Fax
312-603-9940
Timothy Bleuher, Commissioner
Satellite Office
5600 Old Orchard Road, Suite 155
Skokie, IL 60077
Telephone
847-470-3730
Hours
Monday - Friday:
8:30 am-4:30 pm
Mission
Our mission is to promote the health, safety and welfare of residents in unincorporated Cook County. In order to perform our mission, we conduct responsible and timely inspections of buildings and properties, as well as enforce all applicable building codes and zoning ordinances.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Mandates and Key Activities
- Must inspect annually, semi annually or otherwise such buildings, structures, uses, equipment, sites or parts thereof relating to theatres, churches, daycare centers, restaurants, other assembly buildings and all multi dwelling units.
- Develop and administer rules and regulations governing the erection, construction, alteration, demolition, or relocation of all buildings and structures within designated single family, general residence, commercial, industrial and public zoned districts of unincorporated Cook County including all properties within the Cook County Forest Preserve District.
- Electronic permits - apply for permits online.
Building and Zoning
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Office Closed due to the increase in COVID-19 cases within our state
The office will be closed to the public from November 16th until further notice.