City Building Permits

Village of East Dundee, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Kane County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Village of East Dundee corporate limits.

Department
Village of East Dundee Building Department
Address
120 Barrington Avenue, East Dundee, IL 60118
Phone
847-426-2822
Website
https://www.eastdundee.net

Online Permit Portal

Open Building Permits

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

Application Process

  1. Submit application to Village Hall or via email.
  2. Review period (5-10 days).
  3. Applicant notified of fee.
  4. Pay and pick up permit.

Typical processing time: 1 week.

Source: Village of East Dundee Building Department

General Requirements

Building, electrical, plumbing, HVAC.

Required Documents

  • Plat of Survey
  • Contractor list
Permit validity
6 months.
Building code
2021 IBC/IRC, 2020 NEC, Illinois Plumbing Code.
Owner-builder
Allowed for primary residence.
Contractor requirements
Registration REQUIRED.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$50
Plan check fee
$50 minimum
Permit fee formula
Varies; base fees plus square footage.
Reinspection fee
Fees double if work starts without permit
Payment note
Credit cards accepted

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective 2026-03).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Painting, flooring
  • Window replacement (no structural change)

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • 847-426-2822 (phone)
Scheduling deadline
At least 24 hours in advance
Inspection hours
Monday-Friday

Typical inspection sequence: Varies.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Village of East Dundee Building Department before applying.

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