City of Bunker Hill Village

Bunker Hill Village requires permits for covered construction work inside the city, including new homes, remodels, additions, accessory structures, pools, drainage work, driveways and patios, roofs, generators, irrigation, demolition, and many other project types listed in the city's permit regulation requirements.

Note: Bunker Hill Village organizes its rules by project type rather than publishing a concise exemption list. Confirm with Permits and Regulations before assuming work is exempt.

Building code

City of Bunker Hill Village adopts current building codes; verify current code series with local authority.

Permit validity

The city posts permit-specific procedures and inspection sequencing, but the reviewed public pages do not state a single universal expiration rule. Confirm active permit duration and renewal requirements with Permits and Regulations.

Owner-builder

Bunker Hill Village expects permit applicants to follow the same project-specific instructions and city requirements posted for each permit type. Owner-applicants should confirm whether additional affidavits or design-professional documents are required for the scope.

Contractor requirements

All general and subcontractors must register with the city before applying for and purchasing a permit. The city requires insurance certificates and license information before portal access is approved.

Source: Permits and Regulations ↗

1. 01
   Review building permit instructions and requirements.
2. 02
   Prepare application materials including plans and documentation.
3. 03
   Submit application through Bunker Hill Village permit system.
4. 04
   City reviews for completeness and compliance.
5. 05
   Pay permit fees as required.
6. 06
   Schedule inspections.
7. 07
   Complete required inspections during construction.
8. 08
   Obtain final approval upon project completion.

Typical processing time: Processing time varies by permit type and completeness. Bunker Hill Village directs applicants to review permit and plan submittal guidelines and use the online portal after contractor registration is approved.

Source: Permits and Regulations ↗

The city uses its online portal for permit purchases, fee payments, and inspection requests after contractor registration is approved.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective Effective January 21, 2026) before budgeting.

• Municipal Online Payments Portal (online)

Scheduling deadline

Inspection requests must be submitted no later than 3:00 p.m. to schedule for the next business day.

Inspection hours

City Hall office hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Time windows

Required inspections are listed on the permit in the order they typically need to occur.

Typical sequence: Inspection requests are submitted through the online portal. Inspectors sign the permit to indicate approved or failed status, and failed inspections or missing permit postings trigger a reinspection fee.

Policy on remote inspections not specified in reviewed materials.

Source: Permits and Regulations ↗