City of Chicago - Department of Buildings
Program:
Green Permit Program
Eligibility:
Projects that qualify for the Chicago Green Permit Program must meet the following criteria:
- The scope of the work for the permit is for new construction or for alterations, additions, renovations or repairs to an existing building.
- The maximum waiver for permit and associated fees is $25,000.
- If a building project has multiple permits, the maximum waiver of $25,000 will apply to the combined total of all permit fees and not to each individual permit.
Use:
The scope of the work for the permit is for new construction or for alterations, additions, renovations or repairs to an existing building.
Amount:
If less than $5,000, all fees are waived. From $5,000-$25,000, one half of all fees are waived.
Timeframe:
Year-Round
Type:
Waiver
Additional Links:
Chicago Green Permit Program Information 
