Investor Resources Directory

Essential links and lookups for Chicago real estate due diligence.

🏙️ City of Chicago

Building Permits Portal
Apply for permits and check status.
Zoning Map
Check zoning districts (RS-3, RT-4, etc.) to know what you can build.
Building Violations Search
Critical Phase: Check prospective properties for open court cases or violations.
Chicago 311
Check for neighborhood complaints or service requests.

🏛️ County Portals (Taxes & Deeds)

Cook County Assessor
Verify assessed value and tax exemptions.
Cook County Treasurer
Check payment status of property taxes (avoid tax sales!).
Cook County Recorder of Deeds
Search for liens, mortgages, and clear title issues.
DuPage County Recorder
Lake County Recorder

⚡ Utilities

ComEd (Electric)
Start/Stop service for rehabs.
Peoples Gas
Natural gas service for Chicago.
Nicor Gas
Natural gas for most suburbs.
Chicago Dept of Water
Water & sewer accounts / certification.

👷 Contractors & Licensing

General Contractor Lookup
Verify your GC is licensed in Chicago.
IDFPR License Lookup
Check licenses for Roofers, Plumbers, and Architects.
Illinois REIA
Networking and contractor referrals.

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