Commercial/industrial projects from new buildings and additions to alterations and various smaller projects require a permit. Plan reviews are conducted for these project types which are listed in the table below.

If you have any questions regarding the permit application or process, please contact the Permitting Division of the Community Development Department at 847.923.4420.

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Submittal Requirements:

• Village permit application
• Electrical permit application if electrical work is performed
• 2 copies of architectural stamped drawings
• For other requirements specific to each project, including current fees and required inspections, a resource guide is available by choosing your project in the table below.
• Contractors working on the project must obtain a valid village Contractor's Business License. The village does not license roofers or plumbers as these trades are licensed by the State of Illinois. You can verify if a roofing contractor is state licensed by visiting the website of the State of Illinois Department of Professional Regulations. To verify if a plumbing contractor is state licensed, contact the Illinois Department of Public Health at 217.524.0791. If the village does not have a current copy of a roofer's license or plumber's license, we will ask that they submit a copy to us prior to permit issuance. Effective March 1, 2013, per 225 ILCS 320/37 (from Ch. 111, par. 1135 of The Illinois Plumbing License Law), "A letter of intent shall be included with all plumbing permit applications. The letter shall be written on the license plumber of record's business stationery and shall include the license holder's signature and, if the license holder is incorporated, the license holder's corporate seal. If the license holder is not incorporated, the letter must be notarized."

The Village Code requires individuals and companies to display a valid license for a variety of activities and privileges. To apply for a license, return the completed application and payment to:

Hours of operation: 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. Monday through Friday

For questions regarding licensing, call 847.895.4500

• Business Licenses
• Chauffeur's License
• Contractor's Business License
• Entertainment License
• Fundraising License
• Home-Based Businesses
• Liquor Licensing
• Metra Parking Lot Pass
• Public Passenger Vehicle License
• Raffle License
• Rental License
• Solicitor License
• Vending License

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