Chicago, IL Property Maintenance: Property Blight (2026)

Where any building or structure is found to be dangerous and unsafe or uncompleted and abandoned, the building official and fire code official are authorized to notify the owner in writing, directing the owner to demolish, repair, or enclose the building or structure or to remove garbage, debris, and other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials from the premises, so as to put the building or structure in a safe condition. 14A-3-312.2 Enforcement proceeding. The building official or fire code official may request that the Corporation Counsel send the notices required by Section 14A-3-312 and concurrently initiate an enforcement proceeding to remedy violations of the Chicago Construction Codes identified by the building official or fire code official. 14A-3-312.3 Notice to last taxpayer of record. Where, upon diligent search, the identity or whereabouts of the owner of the building or structure, including the lien holders of record, is not ascertainable, notice must be mailed to the person in whose name the real estate was last assessed. 14A-3-312.4 Remediation order. If, after 15 days from the date of mailing the notice authorized by Section 14A-3-301.3, the owner has failed to put the premises in a safe condition, to demolish, repair, or enclose the building or structure, and to remove garbage, debris, and other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials from the premises, as specified in the notice, the building official or fire code