The Community Development Department includes the Building Division, Planning and Economic Development Division, and Fort Sheridan Redevelopment Division.

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The Mission of the Department of Community Development is to coordinate current and long-range planning; to conduct plan review, to issue building permits, to provide inspection services; to administer the appropriate City ordinances to preserve neighborhood character and enhance the City's quality of life within the context of the City's official Comprehensive Master Plan; to educate the community on the importance of the City's historic and cultural resources; to develop marketing and arts programs; and to serve as a professional planning and development resource to the elected and appointed officials and community at large.

Grants Available for Affordable Housing Development
The City of Highland Park announced the availability of $400,000 in grants from its Affordable Housing Trust Fund (HTF) to assist the development of affordable housing located in Highland Park. The HTF is an affordable housing funding program created and operated by the City of Highland Park through its Housing Commission. Contact the Community Development Department at (847) 432-0867 for further information.

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Contact Information
1150 Half Day Road
Highland Park, Illinois 60035
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Planning Division
Phone: (847) 432-0867
Fax: (847) 432-0964
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Building Division
Phone: (847) 432-0808
Fax: (847) 926-8885
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