Building Permits

The Village of Tinley Park accepts online permit applications on BS&A Online.

Online Permit Applications
Contractors who are registered with the Village, with a valid license and current Certificate of Insurance, will need to create an account on BS&A Online. After you create and activate your account, you will need to link your account using your unique PIN number provided by the Village.

Note: If you already have a username on BS&A Online, you can use that same account and link using the PIN provided by the Village.

After you’ve linked your contractor account you can apply for a permit online.

Online Inspection Scheduling
You can now schedule an inspection online. Inspections can be requested until 3:00pm the day prior to the inspection. Please indicate "AM" or "PM" in the comment box in the portal. AM inspections are from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM and PM inspections are from 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM. Please be advised that there are no plumbing inspections in the PM inspection hours.

If the building permit number begins with "BL," please use this fillable form to request your inspection and email that to building@tinleypark.org. "BL" permits were processed in our old permitting system and cannot be requested online through BS&A.

Note: All inspection requests will be reviewed prior to being accepted and scheduled. If your request is denied, you will receive email notification.

Application Instructions
See below for more information on how to apply for permits.

Whether you’ve just built a new home or moved into an older home, the day may come when you want to add to or improve your property. When this time comes, the question always arises … do I need a Residential Building Permit?

And, of course, our answer is that you should check with the Building division. The Village's Building Code specifically states that, “A permit shall be obtained before beginning construction, alteration, or repair …,” and this covers just about everything. However, for your own protection and best interest, it is always a good rule to check with the Building Department.

Contractors: Apply here for the following projects:

• Roofing, Siding, HVAC/Furnace, Water Heater, Sewer Repair, Plumbing (does not required plan reviews)
• Additions, alterations, and new constructions
• Small improvements such as decks, fences, patios, pools, sidewalks/stoops, driveways, foundation repair, shed etc.
• Any repair not referenced in the above list

Residents: Apply here for all of the above-mentioned projects. notarized.

The Building Department would like to make construction of new commercial/industrial, mixed-use or remodeling projects as simple as possible. Plans and a  Commercial/Industrial Building Permit Application will start the permit process. Listed below is a checklist of plan details for each type of permit the Village may issue, as well as contractor license and bond information. There are four types of commercial/industrial construction permits the Village may issue:

• Full
• Foundation Only
• Shell Only
• Build-Out/Interior Remodel

Also required is a Change of Use/Owner permit for businesses acquiring a previously occupied commercial or industrial space or acquiring an existing business or property. Before a lease or sale is complete, a Change of Use/Owner permit application must be completed and returned to the Building/Planning Department for review to ensure the basic zoning criteria have been met, and an inspection will be performed to make sure the space is up to current code. A certificate of occupancy and business license cannot be issued until this process is completed. The application fee is $50.

Please note when applying online, please check the “I certify that I am the owner of the property listed above” box. The Building Department will understand that it may be the case that a tenant of the property may be applying. Checking this box allows for the online permit application to proceed.

You can now pay for your permit online here by looking up either the record number, name, address, parcel number, or invoice number.

Note: A Village of Tinley Park Contractor's License is required for all contractors performing work in the Village of Tinley Park.

However, verify a roofing contractor's state license by visiting the State of Illinois Department of Professional Regulations website. Verify a plumbing contractor's state licensed by visiting the Illinois Department of Public Health website or call (217) 524-0791. Current copies of the roofing and plumbing licenses must be submitted prior to the issuance of a permit.

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 licensed 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.