Build a Farm or Garden in Chicago - Lots for sale

ChiBlockBuilder­­ 2026

The City of Chicago has published available parcels of land for sale through the ChiBlockBuilder Program Urban Agriculture Land Access Application.  All listed parcels have been cleared of phase I and II environmental testing.

To view all lots available visit ChiBlockBuilder https://chiblockbuilder.com/

For lots approved for Urban Farms and Community gardens please review this excel sheet (additional tabs within sheet). 

Additional links:

Zoning 101
Chicago Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights / AUA Collaboration
CLC Chicago Urban Ag + Zoning.pdf

Urban Agriculture Land Access Application
Urban Agriculture Land Access Application Requirements
Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP)

Chicago Zoning Map - Department of Planning and Development (DPD)

Chicago Zoning and Land Use Ordinances American Legal Publishing

Chicago Land Access Pathways

 
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