Freedom Of Information
CCAO Freedom of Information Department (312) 603- 5307
FOIA Officers
The Freedom of Information Officer (FOIA Officer) receives requests submitted to the CCAO; ensures that requests are responded to in a timely fashion and issues responses under the Act. The FOIA Officer also develops lists of documents or categories of records maintained by the Operating Department(s).
Approximate # of CCAO Employees
The CCAO's total number of full and part-time employees is approximately 288.
Methods to Obtain Records
- Via Mail or in Person:Requests for inspection or copies of public records must be made in writing and directed to the:
- CCAO Freedom of Information Officer
- 118 North Clark Street
- Chicago, Illinois 60602
- Via Email: foia@cookcountyassessor.com
- Via Fax: (312) 603-3616
Fees and Costs
FOIA grants a public body the authority to charge fees pursuant to the provisions of the FOIA “except when a fee is otherwise fixed by statute…” 5 ILCS 140/6(b).
The Property Tax Code Section 14-30 allows the CCAO to charge a “…fee of 35 cents per page of legal size or smaller and $ 1 for each larger page…”
The Property Tax Code Section 9-20 allows a charging of a “…reasonable fee established by the custodian…” for property record cards.
Important FOIA Links
Important Documents Available to Download
