City Building Permits

Village of Oak Park, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Cook County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Village of Oak Park.

Department
Development Services Department
Address
123 Madison St, Oak Park, IL 60302
Phone
708-358-5420
Website
https://www.oak-park.us/village-services/permits

Online Permit Portal

Open Village View Portal

Platform: Village View Portal • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only

Application Process

  1. Register on Village View Portal.
  2. Start new permit application.
  3. Upload plans and required documents.
  4. Internal review (Zoning, Fire, Building).
  5. Response to comments/corrections.
  6. Payment of fees.
  7. Permit issuance.

Typical processing time: 5-10 business days for standard residential; 4-6 weeks for commercial.

Source: Development Services Department

General Requirements

Almost all interior and exterior work including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical.

Required Documents

  • Survey
  • Plans
  • Contractor licenses
Permit validity
6 months to start; 12 months to complete.
Building code
2024 I-Codes (IBC/IRC/IEBC) and 2023 NEC (effective Jan 1, 2026 for new cycle; currently transitioning from 2021 editions).
Owner-builder
Allowed for single-family residences with affidavit.
Contractor requirements
All contractors must be registered with the Village.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$100-$175
Plan check fee
Calculated as a portion of the total permit fee.
Permit fee formula
Area (SF) x Cost Chart x 0.0194 for new construction.
Trade permit fee
$100-$175
Reinspection fee
$100 per occurrence
Penalty (no permit)
Varies
Payment note
Online payment through Village View.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective 2025).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Painting, wallpapering, tiling.
  • Installing cabinetry.
  • Replacing faucets in same location.
  • Changing light fixtures in same location.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Inspection hours
Monday-Friday

Typical inspection sequence: Site -> Rough -> Final.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Development Services Department before applying.

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