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When is a Permit Required?
Determining Whether a Permit is Required
The following examples are presented as a guideline only to assist the homeowner in determining whether a building permit is required.
No Permit Required
- Add to or improve landscaping
- Install awnings or shades (residential only)
- Install storm doors
- Insulate or weather strip
- Painting
- Replace existing flooring
- Replace existing water heater or boiler with same type or size
- Replace windows or doors (same size)
- Sealcoat a driveway
- Replace plumbing fixtures with existing shutoffs: faucets, toilets and shower heads
- Replace electrical fixtures without any wiring: lights, ceiling fans, switches or outlets
- Replace existing appliances in same location
Permit Required: Next-Day Permits
*NOTE* Per Village Ordinance, all work done without a permit will be assessed a double permit fee.
- Add or replace a fence or section of a fence
- Add or replace gutters or downspouts
- Add or replace siding
- Masonry or tuck-pointing
- Repair or replace the roof
- Sewer repair or replacement
- Water service repair or replacement
- Repair or upgrade electric service
Permit Required: Plan Review Required
*NOTE* Per Village Ordinance, all work done without a permit will be assessed a double permit fee.
- Add a bay window
- Add or remodel a bathroom, kitchen, basement attic or any existing room
- Add repair or replace private service walks, patios, or driveways
- Add, alter or enlarge a garage or breezeway
- Room additions or any addition to structure
- Any structural change to a building
- Construct an accessory building (shed)
- Enclose, replace, or add a porch, deck or stairway
- Finish a room in an attic or basement
- Install a burglar, fire alarm or fire suppression system (Police Department)
- Install a swimming pool (both in-ground and above-ground)
- Lawn sprinkler systems
- Replace windows and/or doors if the original size is changed
- Install or replace central air conditioning or furnace or alter duct system
- Add Interior or exterior fireplace
- Add or replace a stairway, handrail or guardrail
- Add a standby generator or solar panel system
- Demolition of structure Cook County permit required
- Alter grade of the exterior area more than 250 square feet or in excess of 12 inches in height
- Install interior or exterior drain tile or foundation waterproofing
- Any alterations to the interior electrical system, except service
- Any alterations to the interior plumbing system
- Enlarge an apron, add an apron or carriage walk-in parkway
For More Information
If you have any questions regarding the operations of the Village, or concerns which you would like to share, please contact Community Development at (708) 579-2320.