Permit for person not entitled to perform work.
Municipal Code of Chicago § 14A-4-413.7
in effect14A-4-413.7 Permit for person not entitled to perform work.
It is unlawful for a trade license holder to knowingly or recklessly assist in securing a permit when work under the permit will be performed a person* not authorized to perform such work under the licensing provisions of the Municipal Code. A permit procured for such use is void from the outset and any fee paid in connection with the permit application or void permit is forfeited to the City.
(Amend Coun. J. 1-24-24, p. 8634, Art. III, § 3)
* Editor’s note – As set forth in Coun. J. 1-24-24, p. 8634, Art. III, § 3. Correct phrase likely should be “...will be performed by a person....” Future legislation will correct if needed.
Source: City of Chicago, Municipal Code of Chicago (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/chicago/latest/chicago_il/0-0-0-2661477Fetched: 10/24/2026