On Saturday, May 24, 2026, reinstatement fees were automatically added to certain Building Express Permits per ordinance. The Department of Buildings is currently reviewing if some fees were added in error. If you believe a reinstatement fee was added to your permit in error, please do not pay this fee now. Any necessary fee corrections will be reflected on the permit portal by Monday, June 1, 2026.

Inspection, Permitting & Licensing Portal

Welcome to the City of Chicago’s Inspections, Permitting, and Licensing Portal. Using this site, you can apply for and manage a wide range of inspections, permits, licenses, and related processes and services, including 811 notifications. A list of departments, processes, and activity types supported by this site, along with links to helpful information, is listed below. Please sign in to get started.