The Village of Hoffman Estates complies with the standards set by the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

The Illinois Freedom of Information Act​, (FOIA) requires that all public bodies make public records available to the public, subject to certain exemptions.  It is the policy of the Village of Hoffman Estates to fill all requests for public records in as timely a fashion as possible.  By law, the maximum time to produce the information for routine requests is five business days; commercial requests are 21 business days.  In rare cases, you will be notified, in writing, if an extension is needed, as allowed by the Act.

You must disclose whether your request is for a commercial purpose. It is a violation of the Freedom of Information Act for a person to knowingly obtain a public record for a commercial purpose without disclosing that it is for a commercial purpose, if requested to do so by the public body. 5 ILCS 140.3.1(c)).

All FOIA requests must be submitted in writing. To make the process easier and faster, we encourage you to use our Online FOIA Request Portal.  While the online portal is the preferred method, we accept all written requests regardless of format.  You may also download and complete the FOIA Request Form (PDF) to submit by mail, fax, or email.    

Original documents may be viewed. If a copy request is over 50 pages, copies are fifteen cents a page.

Note: when you submit a FOIA request, your information becomes public record. Photo identification and/or additional fees may be required for certain requests.

Keep in mind that a lot of information is available on our website and you may easily find what you need without submitting a form.

• Hoffman Estates Subdivisons (Map)
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FOIA Officer Contact Information

Village Hall
1900 Hassell Road
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169