DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Construct Remodel Repair Demolish
Masonry Frame Garage Shed
Reroof Deck Fence Pool / Spa
Flatwork Generator HVAC Sign
Cell Site Site Grading
Windows Doors
Other (Please Describe) _________________________________________
Estimated Cost of Work $ ________________________________________
If applying to correct a violation, provide your Violation # ____________
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Real Estate Index No. (PIN) __ __ - __ __ - __ __ __ - __ __ __ - __ __ __ __
Address _____________________________________________________
Existing Building & Uses _____________________________________
Proposed Building & Uses _____________________________________
REGISTERED CONTRACTORS
All contractors or homeowners performing work must Get Registered with
Cook County Building & Zoning and submit a Letter of Intent
Contractor Name Trade CC Reg. #
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PLUMBING INFORMATION
Water Supply: Well Water
State of Illinois Health Dept. Number: ______________________________
Depth of Well_________________ Pump Type: ______________________
Sewage Disposal: Sewer Septic
Sanitary District Approval Number ____________________________
Health Department Approval Number ____________________________
Number of Plumbing Fixtures ____________________________
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
New Service Size______________ Existing Service Size_______________
No. and Amperage of all circuits ___________________________________
Low Voltage:
Smoke Detectors Cable Telephone Data Audio
Intercom Security System Central Vacuum Other _______
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND
ZONING
OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
Timothy P. Bleuher
COMMISSIONER OF BUILDING AND ZONING
OF COOK COUNTY
County Administration Building
69 W. Washington, Suite 2830
Chicago, IL 60602-3169
TEL (312) 603-0500
FAX (312) 603-9940
TDD (800) 526-0857
http://www.cookcountyil.gov/building-and-zoning
APPLICANT INFORMATION
I certify that the statements in this application are true and correct
to the best of my
knowledge and belief; and, that all construction work under the proposed permit will
conform to the drawings and specifications attached to this application; and, will
conform to the Cook County Building and Zoning Ordinance, as amended. Further,
I certify that I have received the Cook County Building and Zoning
Ordinances, understand them and will abide by applicable provisions before,
during and after erection, construction, altercation, relocation or demolition.
PERMIT INSTRUCTIONS
Refer to the Permit Requirements Section of the Cook County
Building & Zoning Website. Submitting all the required
documents will reduce deficiencies and facilitate faster approval.
Check the boxes to the left that apply to the scope of work.
A Real Estate Index Number (PIN) is REQUIRED to apply
for a permit. You can find the PIN on a recent property tax
bill or by using the Cook Viewer Application online.
Provide the property address and existing use (and
proposed use if applicable).
List all contractors performing work and their Cook County
Contractor Registration number for the trade they are
performing.
If the homeowner will be performing work on
their property they must get registered as a homeowner
-
contractor with Cook County. The homeowner doing work
and all contractors on the job, must provide signed letters
of intent
Provide the estimated cost of work
All applications MUST check applicable water supply and
sewage disposal boxes regardless of the scope of work.
The completed application and required documents and
drawings must be scanned clearly and saved in PDF
format. Attach the files in an email and send them to
intake.bnz@cookcountyil.gov
The intake department will reply with a permit review
number which will be used to track status of your permit.
The link to the Permit
Status Page can be found under the
Building Permit
Section of the Cook County Building & Zoning
Website. Starting one calendar day after receiving your six
digit permit review number, check your permit status online.
We recommend waiting until all departments have
reviewed your application before submitting revisions and
additional documents to the permit
control department
If we request revisons to a set of drawings, all revised
submittals shall include the original submittal plus the corrected
drawings in a single file. The voided drawings will be marked
“VOID” in the upper right hand corner. The process shall be
the same for all Architectural, Civil and MEP drawings.
Additional documents like surveys, agency approval letters,
letters
of intent, descriptions of work shall be seperate pdf files
from the drawings. All revised drawings and documents go to:
permitcontrol.bnz@cookcountyil.gov
Payment is made after the permit has been approved and
invoiced.
You can pay by credit card and the permit placard
will be mailed to you. You permit fee includes inspections
If you are picking up a permit in person, you can pay by
check or money order and receive the approved permit same-
day. Cash and credit cards are NOT accepted.
If applicable, approved plans will be emailed to the email
address provided
OFFICE US
E ONLY
Permit # Zoning Plan Examiner
Date:
Before A
pplying
Complete th
e Application
Submit the
Application and Documents
View Permit Status
Resolving D
eficiencies
Final Approval and Payment
Owner or Authorized Agent ______________________________________
Applicant Address______________________________________________
Phone No. ___________________________________________________
Email _______________________________________________________
Architect / Engineer (If applicable)_________________________________
Phone No._____________________ Email:_________________________
The applicant
has until 30 days to make payment for
approved permits from the date of invoice. The applicant
shall inform the Building Commisioner in writing if he or
she does not intend to move forward with the project.
