City Building Permits

Village of Beach Park, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Lake County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated Village of Beach Park.

Department: Building Department
Address: 2468 Sheridan Road, Beach Park, IL 60099
Phone: (847) 746-1770
Website: https://www.villageofbeachpark.com/

Online Permit Portal

Open Beach Park BS&A Online

Platform: Online (BS&A portal) • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only

Additional resources:

Building Department

Application Process

Register/Login to the Beach Park BS&A portal
Submit application and required documentation (plans, plat of survey)
HOA approval required for Cambridge, Carillon, and Heatherstone subdivisions
Small structures (≤ 100 sq. ft.) require a 'Free Permit Review' for zoning and anchoring
Review time: Typically 5-10 business days
Pay fees online and obtain permit

Typical processing time: 5-10 business days

Source: Building Department

General Requirements

New builds, additions, fences, decks, pools, and major renovations

Required Documents

Online permit application
Construction plans
Plat of survey
HOA approval (if applicable)

Permit validity: Verify with department
Building code: Transitioning from 2006 IBC to 2018/2021 baseline per PA 103-0510 effective January 1, 2025. Structural Design: Must meet or exceed state baseline for wind and snow loads
Contractor requirements: Contractors must be properly licensed

Fees

Minimum permit fee: Free review for sheds/structures ≤ 100 sq. ft.
Permit fee formula: Varies by project type
Payment note: Fees paid online via BS&A portal

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective Available on BS&A portal).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Very minor repairs

Important: Check with the department for full exemption criteria

Inspections

How to Schedule

BS&A online portal (online)

Inspection hours: Standard business hours

Typical inspection sequence: Standard rough and final inspections

Additional Resources

Building code: Transitioning from 2006 IBC to 2018/2021 baseline per PA 103-0510 effective January 1, 2025. Structural Design: Must meet or exceed state baseline for wind and snow loads
Verify contractor license: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Beach Park Building 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 Department before applying.

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