2021 Water Access for Chicago Urban Growers

In preparation for the upcoming growing season, a 2021 Hydrant permit program is being developed by the City of Chicago’s Department of Water Management, with cooperation and input from Advocates for Urban Agriculture (AUA), NeighborSpace (NBSP), the Chicago Food Policy Action Council (CFPAC), and others. 

For information and technical assistance in navigating the 2021 requirements, please use the resources below.

 

Water Access Application: 

Current City of Chicago Hydrant Use Permit Application  

2021 Water Access Application Guide 

Additional Resources:  

2021 Water Access Office Hours  

Technical Assistance  

Hydrant Use Permit FAQ’s_2021.docx 

2021 Water Access – Plumbers Guide 

Fully Assembled RPZ 

2021 Water Access for Chicago Urban Growers Slide Deck (Info Session on 2/4/2021) 

2021 Water Access For Chicago Urban Growers Presentation (Recorded on 2/4/2021)

Water Access Q+A (Recorded on 3/5/2021 for CFPAC Summit)

Pathways To Water Access Visual Guide

News: 

Water Access – April Press Release

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Aplicación de Acceso al Agua:

Current City of Chicago Hydrant Use Permit Application  

Guía de Aplicación de Acceso al Agua 2021

Recursos Adicionales:

Horario de oficina de acceso al agua de Chicago en 2021

2021 Apoyo de Acceso al Agua para Productores Urbanos de Chicago 

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For additional support, please contact: 

Info@auachicago.org 

Info@Neighbor-space.org  – NeighborSpace Water Access

Chicago Lawyer’s Committee for Civil Rights Water Access 

Interested in supporting progress for equitable water policy? Fill out the 2021 Grower Survey today.  

Pathways to Water Access Visual Guides

Once Permit Application is Submitted, Complete The Following Steps

Sign up for office hours. We will help you navigate the Hydrant Use Permit application process.

Office Hours

Please fill out the following form to indicate your water access needs. You will  be contacted within 1-3 business days.

Technical Assistance