Certain residential buildings and accessory structures.
Municipal Code of Chicago § 14A-4-402.2.2
in effect14A-4-402.2.2 Certain residential buildings and accessory structures.
A permit is not required for the following repairs to buildings of Group R occupancy with not more than 4 stories above grade plane and accessory structures, such as private garages and carports, located on the same lot as such buildings:
1. In-kind replacement of windows.
2. In-kind replacement of interior or exterior doors.
3. Reroofing on other than low-sloped roofs.
4. In-kind replacement of exterior wood, vinyl, aluminum, fiber-cement, stucco, or EIFS siding.
5. In-kind replacement of a hot water heater.
6. In-kind replacement of a boiler.
7. In-kind replacement of a furnace.
8. In-kind replacement of air-conditioning equipment.
9. In-kind replacement of up to 50 square feet (4.6 m2) of masonry.
10. In-kind replacement of an exterior porch or stairs with a landing not exceeding 50 square feet (4.6 m2) and not more than 6 feet (1829 mm) above adjoining grade.
Exception: A permit is required for any work that affects the exterior or designated interior elements of a Chicago Landmark.
Source: City of Chicago, Municipal Code of Chicago (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/chicago/latest/chicago_il/0-0-0-2661002Fetched: 10/24/2026