City Building Permits

Village of Antioch, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Lake County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated Village of Antioch.

Department: Building & Code Enforcement
Address: 935 Skidmore Drive, Antioch, IL 60002
Phone: (847) 395-1000
Website: https://www.antioch.il.gov/

Online Permit Portal

Open Antioch Permit Applications

Platform: Online/In-Person • Account required: No • Submission: Online only

Additional resources:

Building Department

Application Process

Submit completed application, plat of survey, and construction drawings
Provide contractor contract/proposal detailing the project scope
Village staff reviews for compliance with state-mandated 2025 baseline codes
Structural reviews typically take 10-14 business days; simple permits (roofs) are faster
Plumbers and roofers must provide copies of state licenses
Pay fees (typically 2% of project cost) and obtain permit

Typical processing time: 10-14 business days for structural; faster for simple permits

Source: Building & Code Enforcement

General Requirements

Additions, basement remodeling, decks, garages, sheds (>120 sq. ft.), roofs, driveways, fences, patios, pools, and HVAC/electrical/plumbing

Required Documents

Completed permit application
Plat of survey
Construction drawings
Contractor contract/proposal
State licenses for plumbers and roofers

Permit validity: Verify with department
Building code: Transitioning to 2021/2024 International Codes per PA 103-0510
Contractor requirements: The Village does not register general contractors, but verifies trade licenses. Plumbers and roofers must provide copies of state licenses

Fees

Minimum permit fee: $62.00
Permit fee formula: 2% of total project cost (Minimum $62.00)
Payment note: Fees based on total project valuation

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective 2% of total project cost).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Minor interior cosmetic changes
Sheds under 120 sq. ft. (verify zoning setbacks)

Important: Verify exemptions and zoning requirements with the village

Inspections

How to Schedule

(847) 395-1000 (phone)

Inspection hours: Standard business hours

Typical inspection sequence: Rough and final inspections are required for most projects

Additional Resources

Building code: Transitioning to 2021/2024 International Codes per PA 103-0510
Verify contractor license: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Antioch Building Department Forms
License lookup guide: Illinois Contractor License Requirements
Contract template: Illinois Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
Illinois hub: Illinois Contractor License & Permit Hub

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

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