Oak Park Code Enforcement: Getting the Village Involved

Tenants in Oak Park might consider contacting the Village about their housing concerns.

Heat

Every dwelling unit in Oak Park is required have properly installed and maintained heating facilities. The equipment must be capable of safely and adequately heating all habitable rooms to a temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit at a distance of two to five feet above floor level when the outside temperature is minimum 10 degrees Fahrenheit.

Gas or electric appliances designed primarily for cooking or heating water and portable heating equipment that uses flame and liquid fuel or coal cannot be used to provide the heat.

Complaints can be made by calling (708) 358-5430 or emailing building@oak-park.us.

Rodent Control

Tenants can notify Oak Park's Department of Public Health about complaints and request an inspection. Complaints can be made by calling (708) 358-5480 or emailing health@oak-park.us. Photos are not necessary.

Other Maintenance Problems

The Permit Processing Division, formerly the Building & Property Standards Department, is responsible for ensuring that the buildings, structures, and properties within Oak Park are constructed, improved and preserved with regard to safety of life and property.

For inspections for new constructions, renovations, and repairs to ensure compliance with Village's building code, call (708) 358-5430 or email permits@oak-park.us.