Building Department
(847) 746-4018
Rental Property Information
Ordinance for Section 10-180 (.pdf)
Rental Housing Certification Application (.pdf) * Updated for 2024
Rental Property Inspection Checklist (.pdf)
Rental Unit Inspection Meeting Video
Proposed 16-O Fee Increases Ordinance (.pdf)
Proposed 16-O Penalties (.pdf)
Vacant Property Registration (.pdf) * Updated for 2024
Building Information
Home Repair – Know Your Rights
Patio Construction * Updated for 2024
Deck Construction * Updated for 2019
Detached Garage * Updated for 2019
Driveway * Updated for 2019
Fencing * Updated for 2019
Hot Water Installation
Pool Guidelines
Roofing
Roofing Guidelines
Homeowners Insurance
Shed Construction * Updated for 2019
Demolition
Illinois Administrative Code – Ramps & Handrails
Construction & Demolition Debris Recycling Compliance Form
Application Permits
Building Permit * Updated for 2020
Electrical Permit * Updated for 2020
Mechanical Permit * Updated for 2020
Plumbing Permit * Updated for 2020
Excavating Permit * Updated for 2020
Sign Permit * Updated for 2020
Temporary Sign Permit * Updated for 2020
Text Ammendment * Updated for 2020
Special Use Permit * Updated for 2020
Variance * Updated for 2020
Zone Change * Updated for 2020
Contractor Services
Contractor Registration Requirement
* Updated for 2024
Electrical Contractor * Updated for 2020
General Contractor * Updated for 2020
Mechanical Contractor * Updated for 2020
Plumbing Contractor * Updated for 2020
Sample Letter of Intent for Plumbers
Contractor Insurance Requirement
Worker Compensation Opt-Out
Codes Adopted * Updated for 2018
Other Information
Permit Process
Garage/Yard Sales
Private Service Walk * Updated for 2024
Window Replacement * Updated for 2019
Construction and Demolition Debris Diversion