The following is a list of commonly needed building permits which are issued by the Community Development Department:

• Alarm System (Low Voltage Electrical Permit needed)
• Central Air Conditioner (new or replacement unit)
• Concrete Stoop (new or replacement)
• Driveways (concrete/pave brick/asphalt)
• Electrical Work (call if permit is required)
• Fence/Dog Run
• Fireplace (masonry, prefab and ventless)
• Floodplain Permits
• Furnace (new or replacement unit)
• Garage (new or replacement)
• Gazebo
• House Addition or Remodeling
• Lawn Sprinkler System
• Patios (new or replacement)
• Plumbing Work (call if permit is required)
• Residential or Commercial Sewer and Water Repair
• Right-of-Way (Utility) Permits
• Roofing
• Satellite Dish (Low Voltage Electric Permit is required)
• Screened Porch/3 Season Room/Porch Enclosures
• Shed
• Sidewalks (stone/paver brick/concrete
• Siding
• Site Alteration Permits
• Soil Boring/Monitoring Wells
• Swimming Pool/Spa/Hot Tub
• Water Heater Installation (new or replacement unit)
• Window or Door Replacement (if opening size will change)
• Wood Deck

More Information

If you have any questions on these permits or other items not listed, please call the Community Development Department at 847-459-2620.
Our hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Current adopted Village Codes with Amendments can be found at our Municode webpage.