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§ IL Will County
City building permits

Village of Tinley Park

How to apply for a building permit in Village of Tinley Park, Illinois. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Code adoption
IBC 2021, IRC 2021, NEC 2020.
Avg processing
7-10 business days.
Min. permit fee
$50.00
Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Community Development Department, Building Division

Street address
16250 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park, IL 60477
Coverage
Covers Tinley Park (Will and Cook Counties).
Online portal
BS&A Online
BS&A Online
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Tinley Park

Structural changes, roofing, siding, decks, fences, pools, driveways.

Painting, floor covering.
Minor cosmetic maintenance.
  • Exempt Painting, floor covering.
  • Exempt Minor cosmetic maintenance.

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
  • Plans
  • Contractor license/bond proof
Building code
IBC 2021, IRC 2021, NEC 2020.
Permit validity
1 year.
Owner-builder
Allowed for primary residence.
Contractor requirements
Must be registered, licensed, and bonded.

Source: Community Development Department, Building Division ↗

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: 7-10 business days.

  1. 01
    Submit online via BS&A.
  2. 02
    Upload Plat of Survey and plans.
  3. 03
    Review time: 7-10 business days (Residential).
  4. 04
    Pay fees online once approved.
  5. 05
    Permit picked up at Village Clerk office.

Typical processing time: 7-10 business days.

Source: Community Development Department, Building Division ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Tinley Park building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$50.00
02
Permit fee formula
Valuation-based tiers.
03
Trade permit fee
Included in permit fees

Online via BS&A.

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
Scheduling deadline
By 3:00 PM previous day.
Inspection hours
AM (8:00-12:00), PM (1:00-3:30)
Time windows
AM: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, PM: 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Typical sequence: Typical sequence: Roughs, Finals. No plumbing inspections in PM.

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

Source: Community Development Department, Building Division ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Tinley Park permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Tinley Park, IL?
Structural changes, roofing, siding, decks, fences, pools, driveways.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Tinley Park, IL?
Building permit fees in Tinley Park, IL are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $50.00. Fees are calculated as: Valuation-based tiers..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Tinley Park, IL?
To apply for a building permit in Tinley Park, IL, follow these steps: 1. Submit online via BS&A. 2. Upload Plat of Survey and plans. 3. Review time: 7-10 business days (Residential). 4. Pay fees online once approved. 5. Permit picked up at Village Clerk office.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Tinley Park, IL?
Building permit processing times in Tinley Park, IL typically run 7-10 business days.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Tinley Park, IL?
Not all construction work requires a permit in Tinley Park, IL. The following work is generally exempt: Painting, floor covering.; Minor cosmetic maintenance.. 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 Tinley Park, IL?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Tinley Park, IL via: BS&A Portal. By 3:00 PM previous day..
last verified April 2026 source Community Development Department, Building Division ↗ entry id permits/illinois/will/tinley-park

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