Permits

Environment and Sustainability

Asbestos Abatement Permitting

Asbestos Abatement PermitsAn Asbestos Abatement permit application is required for all asbestos projects (residential, commercial, instituti…
Building Permit ApplicationsAll work in unincorporated Cook County, other than ordinary repairs subject to provisions of Section 102-10…
Contractor RegistrationAll contractors performing work in unincorporated Cook County are required to register with the Cook County Departmen…
Multi Dwelling RegistrationAny building that has more than four residential units including condominiums (NEWLY ADOPTED AS OF 2015 SEC102-10…
Building and Zoning

Building and Zoning Payments

Online Payment ServiceThe Department of Building and Zoning is now accepting payments for many of its services.Please make sure you have you…
Building and Zoning

Building and Zoning Violations

Violation ProcessingProperties within unincorporated Cook County Property, when found to be in violation of the following, shall be cited an…
Environment and Sustainability

Demolition Permitting

Demolition PermittingTo complete a Cook County Demolition Application or Revision, please use the Department of Environment and Sustainabili…
Environment and Sustainability

Equipment Registration Permitting

Permits: All applications and payments shall be submitted through the new electronic permit processing portal for your Equipment R…
Transportation and Highways

Haul Permits

Haul Permit                                   …
Home Rule Tax Web (mobile) applicationThe Home Rule Tax Reward program rewards those individuals who report violations of the Cook Coun…
Environment and Sustainability

Open Burning Permit

Cook County government requires open burning permits in suburban and unincorporated Cook County to protect life, property, prevent forest fi…
Forest Preserves

Picnic Grove Permits

The Forest Preserves of Cook County’s nearly 300 picnic groves, including more than 40 accessible shelters, are popular locations for outdoo…
Environment and Sustainability

Solid Waste and Recycling Permitting

Solid Waste Technical Assistance for Municipalities: The Solid Waste Division will provide municipalities technical assistance in supporting…
The Forest Preserves of Cook County supports health, wellness and community engagement. Their permitting system can guide your plans—from si…
Cook County Liquor Commission

Video Gaming License

Video GamingCook County now allows establishments licensed to sell alcohol for on-site consumption to install up to six video gaming termina…