Mayor Anthony Copeland
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East Chicago is vital to Northwest Indiana because of its access to Lake Michigan and its close proximity to downtown Chicago. Great opportunities are offered in East Chicago for its residents. The City of East Chicago has many new initiatives that compliment East Chicago’s strengths. The
JET (Jobs, Education and Training) Program
has helped hundreds of residents find and develop careers in the 21st Century by providing them adequate training and referrals. Another highlight is the
, which is a $2.6 million investment in improvements for city parks, new housing, new businesses and a
The City of East Chicago is on the move! With a combination of new economic and social initiatives, a great energy radiates from our city on the lake. Rich in culture and tradition, East Chicago brings opportunities for all ages. Incorporated in 1893 as a railroad and steel town, East Chicago was one of the Northwest Indiana Region’s first industrial cities, which was created to meet the needs of its workers. At one time, East Chicago was the home of over seventy different nationalities complete with their own ethnic based neighborhoods. Heritage and tradition remain a focal point of our great city.
Through economic revitalization, infrastructure improvements, art initiatives and job training, East Chicago has developed a new era of opportunity.
Rental Registrations
Pursuant to East Chicago Municipal Code of Ordinances Title XI, Chapter 123: Rental Housing and Ordinance No. 09-0020, owners of rental properties are required to register annually at the East Chicago Building Department office located at 4444 Railroad Avenue, East Chicago, Indiana, and pay an annual registration fee of $10.00 per each dwelling or rooming unit.
2012 registration will commence on January 9, 2012 and received Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00am and 3:00pm.
A late fee shall be assessed in the amount of $100 for each dwelling or rental unit not registered by April 15, 2012. Failure to register any and all real property utilized as rental housing shall constitute a violation of this chapter and the owner shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $2,500 per unit.
Registration forms and requirements are available at the Building Department’s office or on the City’s website at www.eastchicago.com (Building Link). For additional information, please visit or contact the East Chicago Building Department office at (219) 391-8294.