Residential building permit fees were reduced by 25 percent, and water tap fees by 50 percent. (articles.chicagotribune.com)
Even if they don't, there may be other perks; for example, Chicago waives building permit fees for landmark buildings. (realtormag.realtor.org)
Democratic Councilwomen Lynn Kopka and Erin Sullivan - Teta and Councilman Gary Galuski recommended a task force to find $ 250,000 in savings in the fire and police departments; cutting $ 50,000 from the City Council budget; increasing building permit fees; tracking overtime in all departments and saving $ 40,000 through vacancy control. (timesunion.com)