City Building Permits

Village of Fox Lake, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Lake County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated Village of Fox Lake.

Department: Community Development Department
Address: 66 Thillen Dr., Fox Lake, IL 60020
Phone: (847) 587-3176
Email: permit@foxlake.org
Website: https://www.foxlake.org/

Online Permit Portal

Open Fox Lake Permits

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

Additional resources:

Building Department

Application Process

Email application and plans to the Community Development Department
Review time: ~5 days for minor projects; 10-15 days for new builds and commercial
Contractors must provide a $10,000 Surety Bond listing the Village
State licenses required for electrical, plumbing, and roofing
Work in floodplains requires additional IDNR approval
Pay fees and receive permit

Typical processing time: 5 days for minor; 10-15 days for new builds/commercial

Source: Community Development Department

General Requirements

New construction, additions, remodeling, decks, garages, sheds, electrical service upgrades, HVAC, roofs, siding, windows, fences, and tree removal

Required Documents

Completed permit application
Construction plans
Contractor information

Permit validity: Verify with department
Building code: 2021 IBC, 2021 IRC, 2021 IEBC, 2020 NEC, 2024 IECC (Compliant with PA 103-0510)
Owner-builder: Residents may act as GC for their primary residence
Contractor requirements: State licenses required for electrical, plumbing, and roofing. All contractors must provide a $10,000 Surety Bond listing the Village

Fees

Minimum permit fee: Contact department
Permit fee formula: Valuation-based or flat rate depending on project
Payment note: Fees based on project type

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective Contact department).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Minor cosmetic repairs

Important: Contact the department for full list of exemptions

Inspections

How to Schedule

(847) 587-3176 (phone)

Inspection hours: Standard business hours

Typical inspection sequence: Standard construction inspections; final required to close permit

Additional Resources

Building code: 2021 IBC, 2021 IRC, 2021 IEBC, 2020 NEC, 2024 IECC (Compliant with PA 103-0510)
Verify contractor license: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Fox Lake Permit 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 Community Development Department before applying.

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