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.