City Building Permits

Village of Glendale Heights, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois DuPage County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Serves the Village of Glendale Heights.

Department
Community Development Department
Address
300 Civic Center Drive, 1st Floor, Glendale Heights, IL 60139
Phone
(630) 260-6030
Website
https://www.glendaleheights.org

Online Permit Portal

Open Glendale Heights Permits

Platform: Email/Forms • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Complete application forms (available on website).
  2. Submit in person or via email/fax/mail with plans.
  3. Plans >$10k value must be sealed by architect/engineer.
  4. Village reviews plans and calculates fees.
  5. Pay fees at the Civic Center.

Typical processing time: Varies by project complexity.

Source: Community Development Department

General Requirements

Decks, fences, roofs, siding, windows, doors, driveways, patios, sheds, pools, interior remodels, HVAC, water heaters.

Required Documents

  • Plat of Survey
  • Construction plans (sealed if >$10k)
  • Contractor registration
Permit validity
Varies.
Building code
2021 IBC, 2021 IRC, 2020 NEC, Illinois Plumbing Code.
Owner-builder
Not specified.
Contractor requirements
All contractors must be registered.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$50 (Residential), $100 (Commercial)
Plan check fee
Hourly rates for special projects; $1,500 deposit for complex reviews
Permit fee formula
Typically 1.5% of estimated construction cost
Trade permit fee
Varies
Reinspection fee
Penalty of 100% of permit fee (double cost) for starting work without permit
Penalty (no permit)
Penalty for unpermitted work
Payment note
At Community Development Department

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Community Development Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • (630) 260-6030 (phone)
Scheduling deadline
Call for scheduling windows.
Inspection hours
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Time windows
Standard business hours.

Typical inspection sequence: Foundation, Rough-in, Final.

Contact Community Development for remote inspection eligibility.

Additional Resources

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

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