Department of Building and Zoning

Building Permit Status Search & Direct Pay


The Department of Building & Zoning allows building permit applicants to view the status of their application at any time online. You will need your Building Permit application number as well as the property's Property Index Number (PIN) to view the status information.

If you have any questions please contact the department at 312-603-0500

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ON-LINE PERMIT PAYMENT
Effective July 13, 2009 Cook County Building and Zoning allows Building, Plumbing, and Electrical permit applicants to pay the permit fee utilizing a Mastercard, Discover or American Express card.

There is a nominal convenience fee assessed by Illinois E-Pay. See convenience fee schedule.

Note:
The Building Permit Status information is updated on a daily basis and is current as of
September 02 2010, 9:20 PM CDT.

Building Permit Number:  
Property Index Number:  

Click here to link to the Cook County Assessor's website to search for your Property Index Number