Economic & Community Development

1850 Lewis Avenue | North Chicago, Illinois 60064 | 847.596.8650 | permits@northchicago.org

 
Taylor Wegrzyn, Economic & Community Development Director


Through inspections, code enforcement, and planning, the Department of Economic & Community Development provides guidance, education, oversight, and technical assistance to the citizens and business owners of North Chicago.

The Department of Economic & Community Development is open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday to identify and serve the needs of all in a positive and courteous manner and to help ensure the City of North Chicago is a healthy, safe, attractive, and enjoyable place to live, work and visit. 

The Department of Economic & Community Development is completely dedicated to the future prosperity and enrichment of our community and residents.

 Invitations to Bid

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Building Codes

*After October 1, 2024 the following codes shall take effect:

2021 International Building Code

2021 International Residential Code

2021 International Mechanical Code

2021 International Fuel Gas Code

2021 International Fire Code

2021 International Property Maintenance Code

Illinois Energy Conservation Code

Illinois Department of Health Plumbing Code

Illinois Accessibility Code

NFPA 101: Life Safety Code (2015) for existing buildings only

NFPA; NFPA 13D; NFPA 13R (2015)

Current:

2006 International Building Code 

2006 International Residential Code 

2006 International Mechanical Code 

2006 International Fuel Gas Code 

2006 International Fire Code 

2006 International Property Maintenance Code 

2005 National Electric Code 

Illinois Department of Health Plumbing Code 

Illinois Energy Conservation Code *

 

Design Details

Engineering Design Details

 

Permits and Forms

Authorization to Enter Premises

City of North Chicago Permit Application

Buyer's Acknowledgement Form

Contractor Registration

Sales Inspection Checklist

Inspection Application

Landlord License Application

Notice of Complaint

Plumber Registration

Self-Permit Statement

 

Find Commercial Real Estate

For Sale

For Rent

  

City Owned Surplus Real Estate

Please call 847.596.8650 for information and availability.