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Permit Center

Permits are required for most improvements and alterations to structures and property. Only the most common permits are listed here. Although your project or type of work may not be on the list, a permit may be required. Please contact our office to determine if a permit is required.

Residential Permits

Contractor Registration & Information

Commercial Permits

Special Event Permit

General Construction Reminders

Property Information Online

Building Code and Current Amendments

Contact Community Development

Please call 630-391-7220 for inspections

The building permit application short form can be used for all permits except a new building (commercial or residential). Please use the application new building for new buildings or large projects with many subcontractors. A Fox Metro permit is required prior to any new building, commercial remodel or addition permit being issued. You may reach them at 630-301-6811 or email at submittals@foxmetro.org. If drawings are larger than 11×17 please contact our office for the number of plans required for your project at 630-391-7220

When your permit review is complete, you will be sent the permit terms and conditions for agreement via e-mail. Once a statement of agreement is received, payment can be made over the phone or thru our website with a debit or credit card (3.25% transaction fee will apply). Check or cash is also accepted through mail or in person. Upon payment, the permit will be issued and can be emailed to you.

To insure the timely processing of your permit please be sure to review all permit specific requirements through the links below prior to applying for a permit to insure that all information is complete. All contractors performing work in the Village must be registered prior to permit issuance.

Inspections can be scheduled over the phone or via e-mail by 3:30 pm the day prior. Please include the type of inspection, address, date desired and AM or PM, also your name and phone number. All Inspections will be scheduled on a first come, first serve basis.

Allowable hours for construction noise within the Village are 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily.

A maximum cap of $17,850.00 on new home permit fees was adopted April 5, 2022 and shall remain in effect until April 30, 2023. Click here to view current fees for all other permit types.