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 Water Affordability Program
Cook County Legal Aid for Housing and DebtM3 Chicago (Metro, Manufacturing, Momentum)

Programs For Communities:

Affordable HousingCook County Water Affordability Program
Community Development Block GrantsEmergency Solutions Grants
Community Development Block Grants-Disaster Recovery (2025)Maps and Data
Cook County ArtsTransforming Places

Programs For Businesses:

Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership - Employer ServicesCook County Solar Synergy
Cook County CannaBiz PathwaysIllinois Enterprise Zones
Cook County Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy ProgramLeadCare Cook County
Cook County Community Financial Institution Capacity Building GrantM3 Chicago (Metro, Manufacturing, Momentum)
Cook County Small Business SourceProperty Tax Incentives

Public Notices

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

Tom Lally, Cook County Bureau of Economic Development public relations specialist

thomas.lally1@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