Grant Park, IL — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Village of Grant Park Building Inspector

Street address

106 W. Taylor Street, Grant Park, IL 60940

Phone

(815) 465-6531

village@grantpark-il.org

Coverage

All properties within the incorporated boundaries of the Village of Grant Park.

Online portal

GovPayNet (payment only)

GovPayNet

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Grant Park

Any erection, enlargement, alteration, or repair of any building component or building per municipal code Section 4-1-4.

Scope of work

Permit?

Not-for-profit corporations exempt from permit and inspection fees (not from permit requirement itself, except reinspection fees)

Exempt

Exempt Not-for-profit corporations exempt from permit and inspection fees (not from permit requirement itself, except reinspection fees)

Note: Specific work-type exemptions not enumerated in public materials. Contact village.

Required documents

Completed application
Plans drawn to scale (minimum 1/8 inch to 1 foot)
For commercial/industrial/public buildings: plans prepared, signed, and sealed by licensed architect or structural engineer
Fire district review documentation

Contractor requirements: Electricians and plumbers must hold IDFPR state licenses. No local general contractor registration confirmed.

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Before beginning any construction, enlargement, alteration, or repair, file a permit application with the Building Department.
02

Obtain application form in person from Village Hall at 106 W. Taylor Street, Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
03

Prepare plans drawn to scale of not less than 1/8 inch to 1 foot.
04

For commercial, industrial, or publicly accessible buildings: plans must be prepared, signed, and sealed by licensed architect or structural engineer.
05

Submit plans to the Grant Park Community Fire Protection District for review before permit is issued.
06

Submit application and plans to Village Hall.
07

Pay permit fee (in person or via GovPayNet online).
08

Note: $500 fine for beginning work requiring a permit without approved application.

Source: Village of Grant Park Building Inspector ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Grant Park building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Permit fee formula

Codified in Village Code Sections 4-1-7 and 4-1-8; contact village for amounts

Reinspection fee

$500 fine for starting work without approved permit application

Penalty (no permit)

$500 fine for starting work without approved permit application

In-person at Village Hall or online via GovPayNet

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

(815) 465-6531 (phone)
village@grantpark-il.org (email)

Inspection hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Typical sequence: Director of Building and Zoning (or designee) conducts inspections during and upon completion of work as deemed necessary per code Section 4-1-4. Director has authority to enter any building at reasonable hour to enforce building code. Inspector: Chris Karstensen.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Grant Park permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Grant Park, IL? ▸

Any erection, enlargement, alteration, or repair of any building component or building per municipal code Section 4-1-4.

02 How much does a building permit cost in Grant Park, IL? ▸

Building permit fees in Grant Park, IL are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Codified in Village Code Sections 4-1-7 and 4-1-8; contact village for amounts.

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Grant Park, IL? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Grant Park, IL, follow these steps: 1. Before beginning any construction, enlargement, alteration, or repair, file a permit application with the Building Department. 2. Obtain application form in person from Village Hall at 106 W. Taylor Street, Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. 3. Prepare plans drawn to scale of not less than 1/8 inch to 1 foot. 4. For commercial, industrial, or publicly accessible buildings: plans must be prepared, signed, and sealed by licensed architect or structural engineer. 5. Submit plans to the Grant Park Community Fire Protection District for review before permit is issued. 6. Submit application and plans to Village Hall. 7. Pay permit fee (in person or via GovPayNet online). 8. Note: $500 fine for beginning work requiring a permit without approved application.

04 What work is exempt from building permits in Grant Park, IL? ▸

Not all construction work requires a permit in Grant Park, IL. The following work is generally exempt: Not-for-profit corporations exempt from permit and inspection fees (not from permit requirement itself, except reinspection fees). Note: Specific work-type exemptions not enumerated in public materials. Contact village. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.

05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Grant Park, IL? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Grant Park, IL via: (815) 465-6531, village@grantpark-il.org.

last verified April 2026 source Village of Grant Park Building Inspector ↗ entry id permits/illinois/kankakee/grant-park

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Village of Grant Park Building Inspector before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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