Bureau of Economic Development

The Cook County Bureau of Economic Development's mission is to lead and promote equitable economic growth and community development.

The Bureau includes the Office of Economic Development, Department of Planning and Development, Department of Building and Zoning, and Zoning Board of Appeals.

Ongoing Programs and Resources

The Bureau of Economic Development offers a wide range of programs to drive sustained economic growth and promote vibrant community development. 

Programs For Residents:

211 Metro ChicagoCook County Legal Aid for Housing and Debt
Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership - Career Seeker ServicesCook County Solar Synergy
Cook County Down Payment Assistance ProgramCook County Tourism Alive
Cook County Homeowner Relief FundCook County Water Affordability Program

Programs For Communities:

Affirmatively Furthering Fair HousingCook County Career Connector
Affordable HousingCook County Down Payment Assistance Program
Community Development Block GrantsEmergency Solutions Grants
Community Development Block Grants-Disaster Recovery (2025)Maps and Data
Connecting Cook CountyNo Cash Bid Program
Cook County ArtsOnline Permits

Programs For Businesses:

Cook County Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Program (C-PACE)Illinois Enterprise Zones
Cook County Small Business SourceCook County Career Connector
Cook County Solar SynergyM3 Chicago: Metro, Manufacturing, Momentum
Environmental RemediationNo Cash Bid Program
Government Contracting and ProcurementProperty Tax Incentives

Public Notices

Click here to view our public notices.

Questions?

For more information, email Info.Edev@cookcountyil.gov.

For media inquiries, email:

Maria Phelan, Cook County Bureau of Economic Development deputy director of communications

maria.phelan2@cookcountyil.gov

Kyle Garmes, Cook County Bureau of Economic Development public relations specialist

kyle.garmes@cookcountyil.gov

Location Title
Main Office
Location Phone
Location Hours
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Saturday: Closed

Agency Head

Xochitl Flores, Bureau Chief