Residential Building Permits

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

The Building Division offers two types of residential permits available to be submitted online.

Express Permits for minor repairs that do not require plan reviews such as:

• Roofing, Siding, HVAC/Furnace, Water Heater, Sewer Repair, and Plumbing. 

Comprehensive Residential Permits which include projects that require plan reviews such as:

• Additions, alterations, and new constructions
• Small improvements such as decks, fences, patios, pools, sidewalks/stoops, driveways, foundation repair, shed, etc. 
• Any repair not referenced under express permitting.

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• Basement Remodel Requirements
  document Header Basement Remodel Requirements
• Brick Mailbox Installation Requirements
  document Header Brick Mailbox Installation Requirements
• Change of Contractor
  document Header Change of Contractor
• Change of Owner - Apartment Buildings
  document Header Change of Owner - Apartment Buildings
• Decks / Porches / Gazebos Permit Requirements
  document Header Decks / Porches / Gazebos Permit Requirements
• Driveways / Patios / Sidewalks Permit Requirements
  document Header Driveways / Patios / Sidewalks Permit Requirements
• Dumpster Enclosure Requirements
  document Header Dumpster Enclosure Requirements
• Electric Service Upgrade Packet
  document Header Electric Service Upgrade Packet
• Fence Permit Packet
  document Header Fence Permit Packet
• Garages - Attached and Detached Permit Requirements
  document Header Garages - Attached and Detached Permit Requirements
• Generator Permit Packet
  document Header Generator Permit Packet
• Lawn Sprinkler Requirements
  document Header Lawn Sprinkler Requirements
• Poultry License New application
  document Header Poultry License New application
• Poultry License Renewal application
  document Header Poultry License Renewal application
• Poultry Permit Information Packet
  document Header Poultry Permit Information Packet
• Property Owner Waiver
  document Header Property Owner Waiver
• Residential Permit Application
  document Header Residential Permit Application
• Shed Permit Requirements
  document Header Shed Permit Requirements
• Single-Family Home (New) Permit Requirements
  document Header Single-Family Home (New) Permit Requirements
• Swimming Pool Permit Requirements - Above-Ground
  document Header Swimming Pool Permit Requirements - Above-Ground
• Swimming Pool Permit Requirements - In-Ground
  document Header Swimming Pool Permit Requirements - In-Ground