Building and Zoning

Mission

Our mission is to promote the health, safety and welfare of all constituents throughout unincorporated Cook County. In order to perform our mission, we conduct plan reviews and responsible, timely inspections of buildings and properties, as well as enforce all applicable building codes and zoning ordinances.

Our work involves reviewing plans and issuing permits for new structures and renovations and additions to existing ones, inspecting properties to ensure code compliance, issuing certificates of occupancy and certifying the zoning requirements for properties in our jurisdiction among other tasks.

Our department oversees all building and zoning matters in the unincorporated areas of Cook County and all of the Cook County Forest Preserve District. Inquiries regarding permits, zoning certificates and other matters for properties located in incorporated jurisdictions (municipalities) should contact the applicable local building and zoning authority.

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Location Title
George W. Dunne Cook County Office Building
Location Email
Location Phone
Location Fax
Location 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
Location Title
Satellite Office
Location Email
Location Phone
Location 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

Agency Head

Timothy Bleuher, Commissioner