Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
Empowering Businesses and Protecting Consumers
The Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) ensures a fair and vibrant marketplace for businesses, workers and consumers in the City of Chicago. BACP licenses businesses and public vehicles, regulates business activity, protects consumers from fraud, enforces Chicago’s labor laws, partners with business service organizations and provides education and resources for businesses.
Featured Services and Programs
Small Business
Center
Apply for or Renew a Business License
Public Way Use Permits
Apply for a Renew Sidewalk Cafe, Sidewalk Sign, Expanded Outdoor Dining and Other Permits
Public Vehicles
Public Chauffeur Licenses for Taxicab, Ride-hail, WAV, Livery and More
Business Compliance and Enforcement
Business Compliance, Weights and Measures, Tobacco and APS
Business Support Tools
Business Service Organizations, Free Webinars, Expos and Business Resources
Office of Labor Standards
Information on Minimum Wage, Paid Sick Leave, Domestic Care Workers and more
Consumer Protection
Information on Consumer Fraud and How to File a Complaint
Hearings and Meeting
Community Meetings, Administrative Hearings and MLDC Hearing information
All BACP offices are open to members of the public. Learn more about BACP’s operations.
Rules and Regulations Portal
- Department Main Office
Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
- Phone: 312.744.6060
TTY: 312.744.1944
Fax: 312.744.0246 - 121 N. LaSalle Street
8th Floor
Chicago, IL 60602
Get Directions - Leadership
Kenneth J. Meyer
Commissioner
- Department Facts
About Us:
- Mission
- Leadership
- Our Structure
