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Building permits are required for various rehabilitation and renovation projects to ensure that the work done in your home is safe. The Village conducts inspections at certain intervals of the project to ensure the work meets all safety and building codes. The Village will accept inspection requests online.

For more information, call the Community Development Department at (630) 736-3843.

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Do I need a permit?
Permit applications are available in the Community Development Department or can be downloaded on our Forms and Permits page. Permits may also be submitted online in our Citizen Self Service portal. Handouts are also available which explain the permit process and general requirements. We urge residents to call the Community Development Department to make sure if a permit is needed; however, permits are required to:
- replace windows and doors
- replace soffit, siding and fascia
- install a new furnace/air conditioner and/or water heater
- repair or replace a roof or garage
- install a shed, fence or deck
- work on vacant/foreclosed homes
- sewer clean-out and repairs
- repair or replace a driveway
- exterior site work/grading
- replace sidewalks and patios
- electrical, plumbing and mechanical work
- residential remodeling
Why are permits required?
Do you have a list of licensed contractors that can perform work in the Village?
How do I obtain a permit?
How long does it take to get a permit?
Do I have to use a contractor?
How much does a permit cost?
How do I schedule my inspection?
Are there construction hour restrictions?
Allowable hours for construction noise in the Village are:
- Monday-Friday (7:00 am - 10:00 pm)
- Saturday-Sunday (9:00 am-10:00 pm)

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