City Building Permits

Village of Buffalo Grove (Lake County Portion), ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Village of Buffalo Grove (Lake County Portion), Illinois. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Illinois Lake County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the corporate limits of Buffalo Grove. Note: Projects in the Lake County portion must also comply with the Lake County Watershed Development Ordinance (WDO).

Department
Department of Community Development
Address
50 Raupp Boulevard, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Phone
(847) 459-2530
Website
https://www.vbg.org/

Online Permit Portal

Open BS&A Online Portal

Platform: Online (Paperless system) • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Register/Login to the Buffalo Grove BS&A Online Portal
  2. Complete the online permit application and upload required digital plans
  3. For Lake County properties: Verify if a Watershed Development Permit (WDP) is required (soil disturbance > 5,000 sq. ft. or floodplain work)
  4. Coordination with Lake County Public Works for water and sewer connections may be required
  5. Village staff reviews for 2018 ICC compliance
  6. Pay fees online and obtain the permit

Typical processing time: Varies; contact department

Source: Department of Community Development

General Requirements

New construction, additions, structural remodeling, decks, fences, patios, solar panels, and EV chargers

Required Documents

  • Online permit application
  • Digital construction plans
  • Plat of survey
Permit validity
Verify with department
Building code
2018 IBC, 2018 IRC, 2018 IEBC (Compliant with PA 103-0510). Buffalo Grove is a Certified Community and enforces the Lake County WDO locally. Projects on private systems require Lake County Health Department approval
Contractor requirements
Contractors must be properly licensed

Fees

Minimum permit fee
Contact department
Permit fee formula
Varies by project type
Payment note
Fees are paid online via the BS&A portal

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective Available on Village website).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Cosmetic work (painting, flooring)
  • Siding, gutters, soffits, and fascia

Important: Verify exemptions with the department; Lake County WDO may affect some work

Inspections

How to Schedule

Inspection hours
Standard business hours

Typical inspection sequence: Rough and final inspections as specified by the Building Department

Additional Resources

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

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