Bureau of Economic Development

The Cook County Bureau of Economic Development's mission is to enhance the quality of life for Cook County residents through transformative and equitable community and economic development.

The Bureau includes:

  • Office of Economic Development
  • Department of Planning and Development
  • Department of Building and Zoning
  • 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 Modular Homes Program
Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership - Career Seeker ServicesCook County Tourism Alive
Cook County Homeowner Relief FundCook County Water Affordability Program
Cook County Legal Aid for Housing and DebtM3 Chicago (Metro, Manufacturing, Momentum)

Programs For Communities:

Affordable HousingEmergency Solutions Grants
Community Development Block GrantsMaps and Data
Community Development Block Grants-Disaster Recovery (2025)No Cash Bid Program
Cook County ArtsOnline Permits
Cook County Career ConnectorTransforming Places

Programs For Businesses:

Cook County CannaBiz PathwaysEnvironmental Remediation
Cook County Career ConnectorGovernment Contracting and Procurement
Cook County Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Program (C-PACE)Illinois Enterprise Zones
Cook County Small Business SourceM3 Chicago: Metro, Manufacturing, Momentum
Cook County Solar SynergyProperty Tax Incentives

Public Notices

Click here to view Cook County Bureau of Economic Development 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