Residents in unincorporated Cook County can report building, zoning, and property violations to the Cook County Department of Building and Zoning. Reports can be filed online through the ePermit portal, by phone, or in person at 69 W. Washington St., Suite 2840, Chicago.
The Cook County Department of Building and Zoning handles code enforcement for unincorporated areas of Cook County. This department enforces the Cook County Building Code, Residential Code, Energy Code, Mechanical Code, Electrical Code, Plumbing Code, and Zoning Ordinance. Complaints can be filed regarding: construction without permits, unsafe structures, zoning violations, occupancy issues, and property maintenance problems. For properties within incorporated municipalities (like Chicago, Evanston, Oak Park, etc.), residents must contact that municipality's code enforcement office. Cook County adopted the 2018 International Building Code with local amendments. The department investigates complaints and issues violation notices requiring compliance within 30 days.
Properties found in violation must be brought into compliance within 30 days. Fines and penalties are determined by the Cook County Administrative Hearings process.
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Des Plaines, IL
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