City Services The City of Chicago offers many services to its residents. On this page, you will find information and links for some of the most common requests. City Service Request - 311 Request city services including: Rodent baiting Potholes Street light out Graffiti removal Animals Garbage and recycling Block Party Form Block parties are a great way to get to know your neighbors, enjoy time outdoors, and build community. Fill out the form and return it to the alderman's office at least 2 weeks prior to event. Business Licenses Starting your own business? Click here to learn more about city licensing and requirements. Lead Service Line Replacment Learn more about the issue of lead water service lines in Chicago and request a test kit. More info Request a water testing kit Garage/Yard/Apartment Sale Forms Want to have a garage or yard sale? Fill out this form and send it to us. You can have a garage, yard, or apartment sale 3 days in a row. English form Spanish form Jumping Jack Application Hosting a block party in summer 2026? Apply for the City's free bouncy house rental. Applications will open April 15 at 8:00 am and are first-come, first-serve. Permit Parking Learn more about residential parking permit zones and view a map of zones in the 30th Ward. More info 30th Ward parking zone map Contact our office if you are interested in zoned parking for your block. Shared Cost Sidewalk Program The Shared Cost Sidewalk Program is an extremely popular voluntary program in which property owners share the cost of sidewalk repair with the City. Thousands of Chicagoans have been a part of this popular program, taking advantage of the low cost, exceptional value, and ease of participation. More info

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Contact Us Phone: 773-628-7874 Email: Ward30@cityofchicago.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alderwomancruz Instagram: @alderwomancruz 5418-A West Belmont Avenue Chicago, IL 60641 (click for Google Maps ) Office Hours: Monday 9-7 Tuesday 9-5 Wednesday 9-4 Thursday 9-5 Friday 9-3 Ward Night: Monday 5-7 (except holidays) Weekend Ward: 2nd Saturday of the month: 9-1

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) - basement and attic apartments, granny flats, and coach houses - are permitted throughout Chicago beginning April 1. Visit the City's dedicated ADU webpage for the most up-to-date information about ADU policies and procedures. ADUs will be permitted in all residential multifamily zones and most business and commercial zoning districts in the City. In the 30th Ward, single-family districts will allow ADUs, except in precincts 1, 4, 9, and 21. ADUs in single-family districts in the ward will be subject to the following restrictions: Properties must be owner-occupied at the time of application. Only a certain number of ADUs will be permitted per block face (i.e., the street side of properties) per year: 1 permit in RS-1 districts, 2 permits in RS-2 districts, and 3 permits in RS-3 districts. In addition, coach houses in any zoning district will have to be constructed or renovated by contractors who participate in an apprenticeship program registered with the US Department of Labor.

Plans Plans Covering the 30th Ward Avondale Neighborhood Plan Belmont Triangle Chicago's Northwest Region Commercial Corridor Analysis Cicero Avenue Land Use Study Irving Park Road Study Plans Covering Nearby Areas and the City Nearby Areas Hermosa and Logan Square West Quality-of-Life Plan (PDF) Our Grand Vision - Grand Avenue Corridor Plan Six Corners Economic Development Master Plan Citywide Chicago Sustainable Industries Sustainable Development Policy

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Resources to know Explore different resources available: Business Resources Know Your Rights Senior Resources Community Organizations Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy (CAPS) Homeowners

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Participatory Budgeting View the winning locations of the 30th Ward 2025-26 Participatory Budget Vote! Participatory budgeting (PB) is an innovative democratic process that allows community members to directly decide how to allocate public funds. Alderwoman Cruz has decided to use PB for three reasons: Community Involvement: 30th Ward residents propose and vote on projects, ensuring that funding addresses local priorities. Transparency: PB allows greater transparency and accountability in how public funds are spent. Empowerment: By providing neighbors a say in budget decisions, PB empowers communities and strengthens civic engagement. Funding for participatory budgeting projects come from the ward's annual "menu" money, which is the $1.5 million provided annually in the City budget to each ward, whose alderperson can decide how to spend this money on infrastructure projects. Funds can only be used for capital projects, not operating costs. Examples include street repaving, lighting, pedestrian safety projects, and sidewalk repairs.