City Building Permits

Village of Gurnee, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Lake County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated Village of Gurnee.

Department: Community Development Department
Address: 325 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee, IL 60031
Phone: (847) 599-7550
Website: https://www.gurnee.il.us/government/departments/community-development

Online Permit Portal

Open Gurnee Permit Applications

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

Additional resources:

Community Development

Application Process

Determine if a Long-Form (major) or Short-Form (minor) permit is required
Submit application, plat of survey, and detailed plans
Ensure contractors are registered with the Village
Plan review conducted (Vesting rule: codes in effect on Jan 1 of application year apply)
Pay fees and receive permit
Comply with EV-ready requirements for new residential builds (PA 103-0053)

Typical processing time: Varies; contact department

Source: Community Development Department

General Requirements

New buildings, additions, detached garages, AC units, fences, decks, sheds, and interior remodels

Required Documents

Completed permit application
Plat of survey
Detailed construction plans

Permit validity: Verify with department
Building code: Currently 2012 ICC series (governed by Jan 1 vesting). Transitioning to 2024 International Codes (IBC, IRC, Mechanical, Fire) effective March 1, 2026. Electrical: 2002 National Electrical Code (NEC) with local amendments
Contractor requirements: Contractors must be registered with the Village

Fees

Minimum permit fee: Contact department
Permit fee formula: Varies by project type
Reinspection fee: Apply for failed inspections
Payment note: Fees paid upon approval

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Minor cosmetic changes (painting, wallpapering, minor flooring)

Important: Contact the department for a full list of permit-exempt work

Inspections

How to Schedule

(847) 599-7550 (phone)
Online portal (online)

Inspection hours: Standard business hours

Typical inspection sequence: Typical rough-in and final sequence

Additional Resources

Building code: Currently 2012 ICC series (governed by Jan 1 vesting). Transitioning to 2024 International Codes (IBC, IRC, Mechanical, Fire) effective March 1, 2026. Electrical: 2002 National Electrical Code (NEC) with local amendments
Verify contractor license: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Gurnee Community Development 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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