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How to Get a Change a Contractor Permit in Chicago 

 

Whether you are working the ground-up construction or renovation of a single-family residence or commercial building, you may want to change a contractor during the project. Before you can bring in a new contractor, you will have to get a change of contractor permit if the project takes place in the City of Chicago.

 

The good news is that you can get a change of contractor City of Chicago authorization using the Easy Permitting Process (EPP) in Chicago. At Permit Studio, we can expedite the application process and get your Change of Contractor permit in as little as a couple of days. Here’s what you need need to know about the Chicago Change of Contractor Permit:

 

1). You Must Get a Contractor Change Chicago Permit Before the New Contractor Can Work on the Project

Note that the new contractor can not start until you have paid for and received approval for a contractor change Chicago permit. Therefore, it is important that you apply for the permit as soon as you intend to have a new contractor work on the project. 

 

2). The New Contractor Should Have an Active License

The Chicago change of contractor permit will require that the new contractor have an active license as well as $1 million in liability insurance. At Permit Studio, we will be able to verify that the new contract meets all the requirements needed before going through the permit application process. 

 

3). A Change of Contractor Easy Permit Chicago is Required for a New Contractor Change 

Whether you are changing one contractor or multiple contractors for a project, you will need to apply for, pay, and receive a Chicago change of contractor permit While this may sound overwhelming, our permitting team can make the process as simple as possible and add all new contractors on the Chicago change of contractor permit application. 

 

4). Permit Fees Will Apply

Like just about any type of permitting process, a $75 city fee will be applied in order to get the permit.  

 

5). There are Several Situations Where You May Need a New Chicago Change of Contractor Permit 

You may be wondering what type of situations will come up when you will need to change a contractor. During the building process, just about anything can happen. For instance, a contractor may leave the project or the contractor suddenly becomes unavailable and you need to get someone else on the project. There could also be situations where you want to change the contractor. In any case, you will need to apply for a change of contractor easy permit Chicago,

 

6). Permit Studio Can Make the City of Chicago Contractor Change Process Quick and Simple 

At Permit Studio, we are well familiar with the permitting process on all types of construction, renovation, and remodeling projects. In fact, we have helped a number of our clients expedite their Chicago change of contractor permit through the Easy Permit Processing (EPP) program. Be sure to contact us as soon as you intend to change a contractor and our team will get to work getting your permit approved. 

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