2022 Water Access for Chicago Urban Growers
Please fill out the following form to indicate your water access needs. You will be contacted within 2-5 business days.
In preparation for the upcoming growing season, a 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 2022 requirements, please use the resources below.
Water Access Application / Aplicación de Acceso al Agua
AUA’s Hydrant Support Request From
City of Chicago Hydrant Use Permit Application
Water Access Application Guide / Guía de Aplicación de Acceso al Agua
Pathways to Water Access Visual Guides
Click on the images in the gallery below for a step-by-step guide to completing the application and what to do after!
Preferred Options for Water Access
Hydrant Water Access Eligibility
Obtaining Documents Part 1
Obtaining Documents Part 2
Obtaining Documents Part 3
