Bureau of Economic Development

The Cook County Bureau of Economic Development's mission is to lead and promote equitable economic growth and community development.

The Bureau includes:

  • Office of Economic Development
  • Department of Planning and Development
  • Department of Building and Zoning
  • Zoning Board of Appeals

Ongoing Programs and Resources

The Bureau of Economic Development offers a wide range of programs to drive sustained economic growth and promote vibrant community development. 

Programs For Residents:

211 Metro ChicagoCook County Legal Aid for Housing and Debt
Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership - Career Seeker ServicesCook County Solar Synergy
Cook County Down Payment Assistance ProgramCook County Tourism Alive
Cook County Homeowner Relief FundCook County Water Affordability Program

Programs For Communities:

Affirmatively Furthering Fair HousingCook County Career Connector
Affordable HousingCook County Down Payment Assistance Program
Community Development Block GrantsEmergency Solutions Grants
Community Development Block Grants-Disaster Recovery (2025)Maps and Data
Connecting Cook CountyNo Cash Bid Program
Cook County ArtsOnline Permits

Programs For Businesses:

Cook County Cannabis Development GrantEnvironmental Remediation
Cook County Career ConnectorGovernment Contracting and Procurement
Cook County Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Program (C-PACE)Illinois Enterprise Zones
Cook County Small Business SourceM3 Chicago: Metro, Manufacturing, Momentum
Cook County Solar SynergyProperty Tax Incentives

Public Notices

Click here to view Cook County Bureau of Economic Development public notices.

Questions?

For more information, email Info.Edev@cookcountyil.gov.

For media inquiries, email:

Maria Phelan, Cook County Bureau of Economic Development deputy director of communications

maria.phelan2@cookcountyil.gov

Kyle Garmes, Cook County Bureau of Economic Development public relations specialist

kyle.garmes@cookcountyil.gov

Location Title
Main Office
Location Phone
Location Hours
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Saturday: Closed

Agency Head

Xochitl Flores, Bureau Chief