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1. What is the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)?
2. What is KCR3?
3. How much ARPA funding was Kankakee County allocated?
4. What are eligible uses for ARPA funds?
5. How do I apply for Kankakee County ARPA funds?
6. What do I need to provide when applying for Kankakee County ARPA funds?
7. If we received other funding, but NOT from Kankakee County, can we still apply?
8. What if my request does not fall within the listed ARPA categories?
9. How will I be notified about my request?
10. How long will applications be accepted?
11. If your question is not listed here, please email your question to the following:

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1. How can I make a complaint?
2. How long will it take for Code Enforcement to investigate my complaint?
3. I filed a complaint three weeks ago. Why has nothing been done to rectify the problem?
4. Is it Illegal for someone to have an unlicensed / inoperable vehicle on his or her property?
5. The house across the street has trash and debris scattered through out the yard. Can anything be done to clean up this property?
6. My neighbor refuses to mow his lawn. It is up to my knees. Can anything be done?
7. I received a notice from the Code Enforcement Department, but I can not correct the violation in the time prescribed. What can I do?
8. My neighbor is in violation of our neighborhood covenant. Can your department enforce the covenant?
9. How much can I be fined for violating a property maintenance code?
10. My neighbor planted six bushes on my property. He claims they are his property. Can your department have him remove them off my property?

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1. How do I look up a case?
2. Where can I find more information on child support?
3. Are cellphones allowed in the Kankakee County Courthouse?
4. How do I make a payment online for traffic tickets, child support, and other cases?
5. Which Kankakee County offices are located in the Kankakee County Courthouse?
6. Where can I find more information on jury duty?
7. I have legal questions. Where can I find more information?

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1. What is the Hazard Mitigation Plan Update?
2. Why is this plan important?
3. What goes into a hazard mitigation plan?
4. How can the public become involved in the Hazard Mitigation planning process?

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1. Why was my building, structure, or site nominated?
2. Is owner consent required when nominating a property?
3. How will landmark designation affect my property rights?
4. Can landmark designation be appealed or rescinded?
5. Will landmark designation affect my property or surrounding property values?
6. Will landmark designation make my property more difficult to sell?
7. Will landmark designation increase my homeowner’s insurance?
8. What effect will landmark designation have on a nominated property?
9. What is a Certificate of Appropriateness?
10. What is a Certificate of Economic Hardship?
11. Does landmark designation mean that I cannot alter my property without the consent of the Kankakee County Historic Preservation Commission?
12. Does landmark designation mean that I am obligated to rehabilitate my property?
13. How does landmark designation affect my right to demolish my historic building?
14. What may be nominated as a landmark?
15. Who can propose landmark designation?
16. What is the process for landmark designation?
17. What fees must be paid to nominate a landmark?
18. Will the owner of the property be notified of pending designation?
19. What is the difference between “common name” and “historic name”?
20. Are photocopies acceptable for the required submittals?
21. Must the applicant(s) include his/her/their address, telephone number, and signature?
22. Where can the Kankakee County Historic Preservation Ordinance be reviewed?
23. Who should be contacted to answer questions about completing or the status of a nomination application?

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1. How do I register to vote?
2. How do I apply for a job with the County?
3. How do I get a birth or death certificate?
4. How do I apply for a marriage license?
5. How do I apply for a passport?

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1. What is my property zoned?
2. What is my PIN (parcel identification number)?
3. Who should I contact if my property is located within a municipality?
4. What are the building setback requirements for my property?
5. What are the setbacks for accessory structures?
6. Can I have horses on my property?
7. What are the driveway spacing requirements?
8. What are the fees associated with a Rezoning, Variance, Special Use Permit, or Farmstead Exemption?
9. What is an EcoCAT Report and when / why is it required?