City Building Permits

Village of Lake Villa, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Lake County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated Village of Lake Villa.

Department: Building Department
Address: 65 Cedar Avenue, Lake Villa, IL 60046
Phone: (847) 356-6100
Email: building@lake-villa.org
Website: https://www.lake-villa.org/

Online Permit Portal

Open Lake Villa Permit Forms

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

Additional resources:

Building Department

Application Process

Submit application with three sets of plans (hand-drawn allowed if clear for residential) and plat of survey
Commercial plans must be stamped and sealed by an Illinois licensed architect
Village staff reviews for compliance with updated 2021/2024 International Codes (Ordinance 2024-12-02)
Review time is typically a minimum of 10 business days
Call 811 (J.U.L.I.E.) for underground utility locates
Pay fees and receive permit

Typical processing time: Minimum 10 business days

Source: Building Department

General Requirements

New structures, additions, kitchen/bath remodels, basement finishing, fences, decks, sheds, roofs, and HVAC/mechanical

Required Documents

Completed permit application
Three sets of plans (hand-drawn acceptable for residential)
Plat of survey
Sealed and stamped plans by licensed architect (for commercial)

Permit validity: Verify with department
Building code: Recently updated to 2021/2024 cycle per PA 103-0510. Enforces Illinois Plumbing and Accessibility codes
Contractor requirements: State licenses required for electrical, plumbing, and roofing

Fees

Minimum permit fee: Contact department
Permit fee formula: Varies by project type
Reinspection fee: May apply
Payment note: Fees are paid at the time of application or issuance

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective Paid at application or issuance).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Very minor cosmetic repairs

Important: Contact the department for specific edge cases

Inspections

How to Schedule

(847) 356-6100 (phone)

Inspection hours: Standard business hours

Typical inspection sequence: A list of required inspections is provided upon permit issuance

Additional Resources

Building code: Recently updated to 2021/2024 cycle per PA 103-0510. Enforces Illinois Plumbing and Accessibility codes
Verify contractor license: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Lake Villa Building Information
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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