
The Department of Buildings will contact the preparer if there are any questions about the application or if the application expires.Īddress and Secondary Address: Provide the street address of the building or structure to be demolished. This person can be the property owner, the demolition contractor, or a licensed expediter. Preparer: Provide the name and contact information for the person preparing the permit application. Providing incorrect or incomplete information in your application will delay processing of your application and issuance of your permit. When completing of the Demolition Permit Application (Form 480) please follow these instructions. One 90-day extension may be requested before the 120-day period expires. Additional information about each of these requirements is provided below.Ī demolition permit application expires if there is no activity with the Department of Buildings for more than 120 days. You will also be notified of any address-specific holds that must be resolved before a demolition permit can be issued.Īfter you receive a permit application number, you will need to obtain the required approvals and documents described on of the permit application. You will receive an email with your permit application number or requesting missing information. If any information on of Form 480 changes after your application number is assigned, you must start a new application. To start a demolition permit application, complete the first page of Form 480 (Demolition Permit Application) and email it to with at least two clear exterior photographs of the building or structure to be demolished. You will be assigned an application number. Starting a Demolition Permit ApplicationĪ demolition permit application may be submitted by the property owner, the contractor who will be performing the work, or a City-licensed expediter.Ī separate permit application is required for each building or structure to be demolished, except a private garage (for five or fewer cars) may be demolished on the same permit as an associated residential building. Exceptions to this requirement apply to wood frame private garages being replaced with an easy permit, small sheds and other structures that do not require a building permit to construct, and demolition work authorized by the Building Commissioner or another city official on an emergency basis.ĭemolition work must be performed by a general contractor licensed by the City of Chicago. You must obtain a demolition permit before beginning work to demolish an entire building or structure, to demolish substantially all of the above-grade portion of a building or structure, or to alter an existing building and permanently reduce its building area. These new requirements also apply to applications started before that date if a permit was not issued by August 31, 2021.

This page describes requirements applicable to demolition permits issued on or after September 1, 2021. In June 2021 the City Council adopted an ordinance amending certain requirements related to demolition permits, effective September 1, 2021. Requirements for Contractors performing Demolition and Excavation Work.Notice of Proposed Rules for the Committee on Standards and Tests.Transition to the 2019 Chicago Construction Codes.Current Operations: Frequently Asked Questions.
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