Chicago ups price of Certificate of Zoning Compliance on 1-1-13

The City of Chicago has announced an increase in the cost of a “Certificate of Zoning Compliance” needed for the sale of all non-condominium/co-op residential properties consisting of five or fewer units.  The certification indicates the number of “legal” units in a residential property.  Real estate sellers in the City can expect to pay an additional $30 for the certification that is required to sell most residential property within the City.