City Building Permits

Village of Lombard, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois DuPage County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Serves the Village of Lombard.

Department
Community Development Department - Building Division
Address
255 E. Wilson Ave, Lombard, IL 60148
Phone
(630) 620-5750
Website
https://www.villageoflombard.org

Online Permit Portal

Open Lombard Self-Service Portal

Platform: Self-Service Portal • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Submit application online or in person.
  2. Provide Plat of Survey and 3 copies of scaled drawings.
  3. Review period (2-3 weeks for simple, 4-6 weeks during peak season for complex).
  4. Notification of approval and fee assessment.
  5. Pay fees and receive permit.

Typical processing time: 2-3 weeks (simple); 4-6 weeks (peak/complex).

Source: Community Development Department - Building Division

General Requirements

Most construction, alterations, renovations, additions, decks, fences, roofs, and electrical/plumbing work.

Required Documents

  • Plat of Survey
  • Construction drawings (architect stamped if $10k+ value)
  • Contractor registration
Permit validity
Varies.
Building code
2018 IBC, 2018 IRC, 2017 NEC, Illinois Plumbing Code.
Owner-builder
Not explicitly detailed.
Contractor requirements
All contractors must be registered and insured/bonded.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$30 (Fence), $75 (Roof/Shed/HVAC), $95 (Deck)
Plan check fee
Calculated based on project size/type
Permit fee formula
Flat fees for common residential; valuation-based for large/new projects.
Trade permit fee
Varies
Reinspection fee
Fees apply for failed inspections
Penalty (no permit)
Penalty for unpermitted work
Payment note
Online through portal or at Village Hall

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Minor cosmetic repairs
  • Small maintenance items

Important: Confirm exempt work categories with the Building Division before proceeding.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Scheduling deadline
Check portal for scheduling windows.
Inspection hours
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Time windows
Standard business hours.

Typical inspection sequence: Rough-in, Final.

Contact the Building Division 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 - Building Division before applying.

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