Accessibility Compliance
The Accessibility Compliance Unit (ACU) works to ensure that the City of Chicago is accessible to people with all types of disabilities.
The Accessibility Compliance Unit (ACU):
- Advises city departments and sister agencies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local disability rights laws and regulations---
- Examines and permits plans for compliance with the accessibility provisions of the Chicago Building Code and Illinois Accessibility Code
- Provides pre-permit plan review guidance for architects and developers for a nominal fee. Visit the pre-permit plan review page for more information.
- Provides technical assistance to individuals and businesses regarding federal state and local disability rights and accessibility requirements. To obtain technical assistance, please email us at MOPDCompliance@cityofchicago.org or call us at 312.744.4441.
Please visit the MOPD Project Data Form (PDF) page for a commercial permit.
**NOTE
As of January 1st, 2024, fees for preliminary plan reviews conducted by MOPD will be increasing. Please visit the Preliminary Review page for details.**