Planning and Development: Economic Development Division

Phone Number
(312) 603-1000
Email
info.dev@cookcountyil.gov
Service Information

The Economic Development Division of the Department of Planning and Development (DPD) manages programs designed to help businesses grow, expand and create jobs.

Our programs include:

  • Property Tax Incentives (Class 6b, Class 7, Class 8)
  • BUILT in Cook Loan Programs
  • Industrial Growth Zones   
  • Private Activity Bonds

Relevant activities include construction and business development loans, corporate tax incentives, industrial development revenue bonds, and the no cash bid program.  Eligible applicants vary by program and include public, private, and non-profit organizations, businesses and business owners, and municipalities.  View and download our brochure:

Please note – some Cook County economic development funding for programs and projects is restricted to suburban Cook County. Additional requirements and restrictions also apply.

For more information, please contact Susan Campbell, Director, Planning and Development at  (312) 603-1000, e-mail Susan.Campbell@cookcountyil.gov, or Mohammed Elahi, Deputy Director at 312/603-0310  or e-mail Mohammed.Elahi@cookcountyil.gov

Please visit the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development

 

 

 

Location Title
Main Office
Location Address

69 W Washington, Chicago, IL 60602

Location Email
info.dev@cookcountyil.gov
Location Phone
(312) 603-1000
Location Fax
(312) 603-9970
Location Hours
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Tuesday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Wednesday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Thursday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Friday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Saturday: Closed

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