City Building Permits

Village of Skokie, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Cook County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Village of Skokie.

Department
Building and Inspection Services Division
Address
5127 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL 60077
Phone
847-933-8223
Website
https://www.skokie.org/157/Building-Inspection-Services

Online Permit Portal

Open BS&A Online

Platform: BS&A Online • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only

Application Process

  1. Online application via BS&A portal.
  2. Submission of plans and contractor info.
  3. Review by Building Department (Zoning, Engineering, Building).
  4. Notification of approval and fee calculation.
  5. Online payment.
  6. Permit issuance.

Typical processing time: 3-5 business days for minor permits; 2-4 weeks for larger projects.

Source: Building and Inspection Services Division

General Requirements

Any work involving structural, plumbing, electrical, or HVAC.

Required Documents

  • Plat of survey
  • Construction drawings
  • Contractor registration
Permit validity
Expires after 12 months if work is not completed.
Building code
2021 IBC, 2021 IRC, 2021 IECC, 2023 NEC.
Owner-builder
Homeowners may do work on their own home; must sign homeowner affidavit.
Contractor requirements
Contractors must be registered with the Village of Skokie.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$50-$100
Plan check fee
$50-$500
Permit fee formula
Varies; residential additions based on valuation; new construction often based on square footage.
Trade permit fee
Varies
Reinspection fee
$75-$100 per failed inspection
Penalty (no permit)
Varies
Payment note
Online portal accepts major credit cards.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Painting, siding, gutters.
  • Window replacement (same size).
  • Tuckpointing.
  • Carpet and floor finishes.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • 847-933-8223 (phone)
Inspection hours
Monday-Friday business hours

Typical inspection sequence: Foundation -> Roughs -> Insulation -> Final.

Additional Resources

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

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