New Lenox, IL — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Community Development Department

Street address

1 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox, IL 60451

Phone

(815) 462-6490

N/A (Online portal used)

Coverage

Serves the Village of New Lenox.

Online portal

BS&A Online

Website

Department website

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for New Lenox

Structural work, decks, fences, pools, solar, roofing, siding, windows.

Scope of work

Permit?

Interior painting and wallpapering.

Exempt

Landscaping.

Exempt

Swings and playground sets.

Exempt

Exempt Interior painting and wallpapering.
Exempt Landscaping.
Exempt Swings and playground sets.

Note: Exempt from building permit does not mean exempt from zoning and planning requirements. Confirm edge cases with the Community Development Department before proceeding.

Required documents

Plat of Survey
Construction drawings
Contractor registration

Building code: IBC 2021, IRC 2021, IEBC 2021, NEC 2020.
Permit validity: 1 year.
Owner-builder: Allowed for primary residence.
Contractor requirements: Must be registered.

Source: Community Development Department ↗

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: 7-10 working days.

01

Access New Lenox BS&A portal.
02

Select permit type and complete application.
03

Upload plans and Plat of Survey.
04

Review takes 7-10 working days.
05

Fees paid online once approved.
06

Permit issued via portal.

Typical processing time: 7-10 working days.

Source: Community Development Department ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

New Lenox building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

$75.00

Permit fee formula

$8 per $1,000 valuation for major; flat fees ($75) for minor.

Trade permit fee

Included in permit fees

Reinspection fee

$25.00 - $50.00.

Online via BS&A.

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

(815) 462-6490 (phone)

Scheduling deadline: Call 24 hours in advance.
Inspection hours: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Time windows: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Typical sequence: Typical sequence: Post holes, Roughs, Finals.

Remote video inspections may be used for certain inspection types at the village's discretion.

Source: Community Development Department ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about New Lenox permits

01 Do I need a building permit in New Lenox, IL? ▸

Structural work, decks, fences, pools, solar, roofing, siding, windows.

02 How much does a building permit cost in New Lenox, IL? ▸

Building permit fees in New Lenox, IL are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $75.00. Fees are calculated as: $8 per $1,000 valuation for major; flat fees ($75) for minor..

03 How do I apply for a building permit in New Lenox, IL? ▸

To apply for a building permit in New Lenox, IL, follow these steps: 1. Access New Lenox BS&A portal. 2. Select permit type and complete application. 3. Upload plans and Plat of Survey. 4. Review takes 7-10 working days. 5. Fees paid online once approved. 6. Permit issued via portal.

04 How long does it take to get a building permit in New Lenox, IL? ▸

Building permit processing times in New Lenox, IL typically run 7-10 working days.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

05 What work is exempt from building permits in New Lenox, IL? ▸

Not all construction work requires a permit in New Lenox, IL. The following work is generally exempt: Interior painting and wallpapering.; Landscaping.; Swings and playground sets.. Note: Exempt from building permit does not mean exempt from zoning and planning requirements. Confirm edge cases with the Community Development Department before proceeding. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.

06 How do I schedule a building inspection in New Lenox, IL? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in New Lenox, IL via: (815) 462-6490. Call 24 hours in advance..

last verified April 2026 source Community Development Department ↗ entry id permits/illinois/will/new-lenox

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Community Development Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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