Planning and Development 

The Cook County Department of Planning and Development is committed to developing  and sustaining viable communities by:

• fostering economic opportunities and business development;
• preserving and expanding the supply of decent, affordable housing;
• promoting fair housing;
• and supporting programs that address the problems of homelessness.

More About Our Programs

• Community Development Programs
• Housing Programs
• Affordable Housing Website
• Energy Efficiency Programs
• Urban Agriculture Program

Blogs

Read some of our news:

• Chicago Heights Investments on Tour
• Dedication of a Community Center in Ford Heights
• View video on Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP)- includes our project in Cicero, IL
• Vision for a Cook County Land Bank Authority
• President Preckwinkle Cuts Ribbon with PLCCA in Lynwood

Click here to read the full blog  of the Bureau of Economic Development that includes more of our news.

Applications

Click here  for our latest online applications, legal notices and related information.

Plans and Reports

• View our plans and documents.
• View our reports.

Archive

To find out other information from 2012 and 2011 or before, please go to our Archive.