Post-Construction Filing (Administrative Change)
Post-Construction Filing
(Administrative Change)
The Express Permit Program offers a streamlined way to file required documentation with the Department of Buildings after the completion of permitted construction. You will receive a supplemental permit to document this filing.
Currently, this is only available for filings in relation to using above-code certification programs such as Phius or National Green Building Standard (NGBS) to comply with the Chicago Energy Transformation Code.
Eligibility Summary
Additional terms, conditions, and limitations may apply.
Eligible
- Filing an energy code compliance certification documenting post-construction National Green Building Standard or PHIUS compliance
Not Eligible
- Any other type of post-construction filing, at this time
Important Considerations
Terms and conditions
See the full Terms and Conditions for Express Permit Program : Administrative Change for further limitations on this type of permit.
Before You Apply
You should gather required documents before starting the online permit application.
Required Documents
All applications
For all applications, you must upload:
- Other supporting document
This document must be a letter or document certifying that the project has received the type of post-construction certification required by the Chicago Energy Transformation Code, issued by the independent certification agency.
Project owned by a government entity
If the work to be permitted in being undertaken by or for a local, state, or federal government entity (such as Chicago Public Schools) you must upload:
- Government ownership or funding letter
If the government entity has a permit fee waiver ordinance, include a copy of that ordinance as part of this upload.
Project receiving construction funding from a government entity
If the work to be permitted or is receiving construction funding from a government entity (such as a Small Business Improvement Fund grant) you must upload:
- Government ownership or funding letter
The letter must be from the government entity providing the construction funding.
Ordinances and Rules
Chicago Construction Codes Administrative Provisions, Section 14A-12-1204.2 (Stand-alone permit fees)
2022 Chicago Energy Transformation Code, Section 14N-C4-C401.2 (Commercial buildings—Application)
2022 Chicago Energy Transformation Code, Section 14N-R4-R409 (Residential buildings—PHIUS alternative)
2022 Chicago Energy Transformation Code, Section 14N-R4-R410 (Residential buildings—NGBS alternative)