Village of Grant Park, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated boundaries of the Village of Grant Park.

Department

Village of Grant Park Building Inspector

Address

106 W. Taylor Street, Grant Park, IL 60940

Phone

(815) 465-6531

Email

village@grantpark-il.org

Website

https://www.grantpark-il.org/village-services

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Before beginning any construction, enlargement, alteration, or repair, file a permit application with the Building Department.
2. Obtain application form in person from Village Hall at 106 W. Taylor Street, Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
3. Prepare plans drawn to scale of not less than 1/8 inch to 1 foot.
4. For commercial, industrial, or publicly accessible buildings: plans must be prepared, signed, and sealed by licensed architect or structural engineer.
5. Submit plans to the Grant Park Community Fire Protection District for review before permit is issued.
6. Submit application and plans to Village Hall.
7. Pay permit fee (in person or via GovPayNet online).
8. Note: $500 fine for beginning work requiring a permit without approved application.

Typical processing time: Not publicly stated; contact village

Source: Village of Grant Park Building Inspector

General Requirements

Any erection, enlargement, alteration, or repair of any building component or building per municipal code Section 4-1-4.

Required Documents

• Completed application
• Plans drawn to scale (minimum 1/8 inch to 1 foot)
• For commercial/industrial/public buildings: plans prepared, signed, and sealed by licensed architect or structural engineer
• Fire district review documentation

Permit validity

Not publicly stated

Building code

Municipal code references 2006 IBC and 2006 IRC in Section 4-1-13. These are older editions. As of January 1, 2025, Public Act 103-0510 requires minimum compliance with IBC 2021/IRC 2021. Whether Grant Park has updated ordinances is not confirmed. Contact (815) 465-6531 for current adopted code status. Not-for-profit corporations exempt from permit and inspection fees (except reinspection fees).

Owner-builder

Not specified

Contractor requirements

Electricians and plumbers must hold IDFPR state licenses. No local general contractor registration confirmed.

Fees

Permit fee formula

Codified in Village Code Sections 4-1-7 and 4-1-8; contact village for amounts

Reinspection fee

$500 fine for starting work without approved permit application

Penalty (no permit)

$500 fine for starting work without approved permit application

Payment note

In-person at Village Hall or online via GovPayNet

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Village of Grant Park Building Inspector to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• (815) 465-6531 (phone)
• village@grantpark-il.org (email)

Inspection hours

Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Typical inspection sequence: Director of Building and Zoning (or designee) conducts inspections during and upon completion of work as deemed necessary per code Section 4-1-4. Director has authority to enter any building at reasonable hour to enforce building code. Inspector: Chris Karstensen.

Additional Resources

• Building code: Municipal code references 2006 IBC and 2006 IRC in Section 4-1-13. These are older editions. As of January 1, 2025, Public Act 103-0510 requires minimum compliance with IBC 2021/IRC 2021. Whether Grant Park has updated ordinances is not confirmed. Contact (815) 465-6531 for current adopted code status. Not-for-profit corporations exempt from permit and inspection fees (except reinspection fees).
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Fire District Review
• Municipal Code
• Police Non-Emergency Line
• License lookup guide: Illinois Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Illinois Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Illinois hub: Illinois Contractor License & Permit Hub

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