The Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) supports businesses obtaining necessary licenses and permits.
Annual Business License
A business license through BACP is necessary for most business activities in Chicago. For information on how to obtain your annual business license, click here.
Public Way Use Permits
Public Way Use permits are required for any property-associated items located on, over, or under the public way. The BACP web portal is the platform used to apply for and renew these permits. For more information, click here. To apply, visit the online permit portal.
