Building and Zoning
Building and Zoning Contractor Registration
Contractor RegistrationNew(For all Electrical and Plumbing Contractor Registrations, see Electrical and Plumbing Contractor Registration Req…
Building and Zoning
Building and Zoning E-Permits
Electronic Permits-Apply Online!
The Department of Building and Zoning is launching a new service for the residents and businesses located…
Building and Zoning
Building and Zoning Residential Rental License
Cook County Residential Rental License Ordinance
On June 29th 2016, the Cook County Board of Commissioners passed the Rental Dwelling Ordin…
Commission on Human Rights
Commission on Human Rights Meetings & Commissioners
The Cook County Commission on Human Rights is an eleven member board appointed by the President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners, s…
Commission on Human Rights
Commission on Human Rights Reports & Guidance Documents
This page includes reports, guidance documents, and statements released by the Commission on Human Rights.
Bureau of Human Resources
Compliance Information and Reports
ComplianceAs required under the Employment Plan, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle hired a Compliance Officer whose primary respo…
Commission on Human Rights
Cook County Paid Leave Ordinance and COVID-19
The COVID-19 Vaccination Rights for Employees and Employer Obligations Ordinance went into effect on July 1, 2021. Employers cannot req…
Board of Commissioners
County Board Legislation
Search County Board Legislation based on: TextTypeStatusCreation datesSponsorand other criteria
Board of Commissioners
County Ordinances
Search and view the Cook County code of ordinances, or laws, as passed by the County Board of Commissioners. Adopted ordinances that ha…
Commission on Human Rights
File a Complaint for Unlawful Discrimination or Harassment
The Commission investigates, mediates and, if warranted, adjudicates violations of the Cook County Human Rights Ordinance. If you believe th…
Department of Revenue
Home Rule Tax Web (mobile) application
Home Rule Tax Web (mobile) application
The Home Rule Tax Reward program rewards those individuals who report violations of the Cook Co…
Commission on Human Rights
Human Rights Training Videos & Resources
Fair Housing Video CollectionJust Housing Amendment Screening ProcessThe purpose of this video is to outline the three-step screening proces…
Commission on Human Rights
Living Wage Ordinance and Regulations
This ordinance requires that all employers who contract with Cook County government to provide labor or who operate on property in Cook Coun…
Commission on Human Rights
Minimum Wage Ordinance and Regulations
Cook County’s minimum wage is based on the greatest rate among the Federal minimum wage, Illinois State minimum wage, or on the County’…
Office of the Independent Inspector General
OIIG Enabling Ordinance
Ordinance
This ordinance establishes an office of County Government known as the Office of Independent Inspector General ("OIIG"). The Inde…
Commission on Human Rights
Paid Leave Ordinance and Regulations
After engaging in a public rulemaking process, the Commission adopted interpretative and procedural rules for its enforcement of the Cook Co…
Planning and Development
Planning and Development: No Cash Bid (NCB) Program
The Cook County No Cash Bid (NCB) Program is an economic development tool designed to assist municipalities and other taxing districts in ac…
Bureau of Human Resources
Shakman Information/ Employment Plan
OverviewOctober 28, 1969, a lawsuit entitled Michael Shakman, et al., v. Democratic Organization of Cook County, et al., No. 69 C 2145 (N.D.…
Cook County Liquor Commission
Video Gaming License
Video GamingCook County now allows establishments licensed to sell alcohol for on-site consumption to install up to six video gaming termina…
Building and Zoning
Zoning Ordinance Administration
Zoning Ordinance AdministrationAdministration of the zoning ordinance shall be exercised through a person in the Department of Building and…