City Building Permits

Village of Round Lake Heights, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Department: Building Department
Address: 619 W. Pontiac Court, Round Lake Heights, IL 60073
Phone: (847) 546-1206
Website: https://www.villageofroundlakeheights.org/

Online Permit Portal

Open Round Lake Heights Online

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

Additional resources:

Building Department

Application Process

Submit application, two sets of building plans, and a plat of survey
Include a completed contractor information sheet
Review takes 7-14 days
Permits expire 3 months from issuance if work hasn't started
Call JULIE (811) 48 hours before any digging
Pay fees and receive permit

Typical processing time: 7-14 days

Source: Building Department

General Requirements

Roofs, siding, fences, decks, patios, driveways, sheds, pools, and additions/remodels

Required Documents

Completed permit application
Two sets of building plans
Plat of survey
Contractor information sheet

Permit validity: 3 months from issuance if work hasn't started
Building code: Historically 2018 IBC; transitioning to 2021/2024 per PA 103-0510 effective January 1, 2025
Contractor requirements: Contractors must be properly licensed

Fees

Minimum permit fee: $75 for fence
Permit fee formula: Examples: ~$75 for a fence; ~$205 for a permanent pool
Payment note: Fees are paid at Village Hall

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective Paid at Village Hall).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Minor cosmetic repairs
Roofing repairs less than 25% of surface area

Important: Verify exemptions with the Building Department

Inspections

How to Schedule

(847) 546-1206 (phone)

Inspection hours: Standard business hours

Typical inspection sequence: Final inspection required to close out the permit

Additional Resources

Building code: Historically 2018 IBC; transitioning to 2021/2024 per PA 103-0510 effective January 1, 2025
Verify contractor license: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Round Lake Heights Permit 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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