City Building Permits

Village of Libertyville, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Lake County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated Village of Libertyville.

Department
Building Division
Address
325 N. Milwaukee Ave, Suite 203, Libertyville, IL 60048
Phone
(847) 918-2020
Website
https://www.libertyville.com/

Online Permit Portal

Open Libertyville Permit Applications

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

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Confirm if the project requires a permit (Libertyville requires permits for most construction, including tree removals)
  2. Submit a Construction Permit Application or a Plan Review Application (if contractors are not yet selected)
  3. Projects with significant grading or floodplains require an Engineering or Lake County Watershed Development Permit
  4. Village staff reviews plans for compliance with 2018 ICC codes
  5. Pay construction fees and a cash bond (typically $500-$5,000)
  6. Obtain issued permit and post at the job site

Typical processing time: Varies; contact department

Source: Building Division

General Requirements

New homes, additions, remodeling, decks, fences, roofs, driveways, and HVAC/Electrical/Sewer work

Required Documents

  • Completed permit application or plan review application
  • Construction plans
  • Engineering documentation for grading/floodplain work
Permit validity
Verify with department
Building code
2018 IBC, 2018 IRC, 2018 IEBC, 2018 IMC, 2018 IFGC, 2017 NEC, 2014 Illinois Plumbing Code. (Compliant with PA 103-0510 baseline). Energy: 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (State-adopted)
Contractor requirements
Contractors must be properly licensed

Fees

Minimum permit fee
Contact department
Permit fee formula
Based on total cost of construction
Payment note
Cash bonds typically $500-$5,000 and are refundable upon successful final inspection

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective Based on total cost of construction).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Minor cosmetic maintenance

Important: Always verify with the Building Division

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • (847) 918-2020 (phone)
Inspection hours
Standard business hours

Typical inspection sequence: Rough and final inspections; engineering inspections for grading and drainage

Additional Resources

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

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