10/14/2026
🔥 Chicago Heat Ordinance 2026: What Landlords & Tenants Need to Know
Chicago heat season is already in effect. From September 15 through June 1, qualifying rental units must generally be maintained at least 68°F during the day and 66°F overnight. Chicago Alderman Newsletter Tracker
Landlords and property managers: don’t wait for the first no-heat complaint. Have your furnace or boiler checked before a small issue becomes an emergency.
Read our full guide below for the 2026 requirements, HVAC checklist, and what to do if the heat isn’t keeping up.
Bean’z Heating & Cooling
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Chicago HVAC Contractor — License # TGC147305
Chicago Heat Ordinance 2026 rules: required temperatures, heating-season dates, landlord checks, tenant steps, and when to call for HVAC service.