Via the Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection

April 15 - October 15, 2010

Does your business have a sign, canopy, awning, marquee or banner?

Is there a sign, canopy, awning, marquee or banner outside your business? If so, 2 types of permits may be required.

1. A Building Permit – to install
2. A Public Way Use Permit – if it hangs over the public way

If you don't have these permits, you could be fined!  But during the amnesty, you will actually save money!

NO FEES - Apply for all the right permits during the Amnesty and have all your fees waived for the first year.

NO FINES - Avoid being fined in the future for not having the required permits.

What is the Amnesty Program?

The Amnesty program is for existing businesses with existing signs, canopies, awnings, marquees and banners that advertise the business at the business location that do not have permits.

The following do not quality: businesses installing a new sign, businesses with existing permits and businesses with advertising signs located at another location.

For more information, call 312-74-GOBIZ (744-6249) or visit www.cityofchicago.org/bacp.

Apply in person: Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection
121 N LaSalle St, Room 800
Business Assistance Center

Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm.  Appointments are recommended. Call 312 74-GOBIZ (744-6249)

Download the flier (.pdf).