City Building Permits

Village of Round Lake, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Village of Round 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 Round Lake.

Department: Building & Zoning Department
Address: 442 N. Cedar Lake Road, Round Lake, IL 60073
Phone: (847) 546-5400
Website: https://www.eroundlake.com/

Online Permit Portal

Open Round Lake Online

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

Additional resources:

Building & Zoning Department

Application Process

Submit application, plat of survey, and detailed plans to the Building & Zoning Department
Ensure all contractors are registered with the Village and provide proof of insurance and licensing
Plan review conducted for compliance with 2025 statewide baseline codes
Pay fees and receive permit
Provide 24-48 hours notice for all inspection requests

Typical processing time: Varies; contact department

Source: Building & Zoning Department

General Requirements

Most structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work, including decks, fences, roofs, siding, sheds, driveways, and pools

Required Documents

Completed permit application
Plat of survey
Detailed construction plans
Contractor information

Permit validity: Code requirements in effect on Jan 1 of the application year remain in effect for the project duration
Building code: Transitioning to 2021/2024 International Codes per PA 103-0510
Contractor requirements: All contractors must be registered with the Village and provide proof of insurance and licensing

Fees

Minimum permit fee: Contact department
Permit fee formula: Project-specific; contact the department for a quote
Payment note: Contractor registration fees apply annually

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective Project-specific).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Minor cosmetic maintenance

Important: Check with the department for specific exemptions

Inspections

How to Schedule

(847) 546-5400 (phone)

Scheduling deadline: 24-48 hours notice required
Inspection hours: Standard business hours

Typical inspection sequence: Inspections required at foundation, framing, and final stages

Additional Resources

Building code: Transitioning to 2021/2024 International Codes per PA 103-0510
Verify contractor license: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Round Lake Building Department
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 & Zoning Department before applying.

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