City Building Permits

Village of Vernon Hills, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Lake County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated Village of Vernon Hills.

Department
Community Development Department
Address
290 Evergreen Drive, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Phone
(847) 367-3704
Website
https://www.vernonhills.org/

Online Permit Portal

Open Vernon Hills Building Permits

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

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Submit a completed application with a full contractors list
  2. Include two copies of the Plat of Survey highlighting the work area
  3. If applicable, provide a letter of approval from the Homeowners Association (HOA)
  4. Major structural work requires plans sealed by an Illinois-licensed architect
  5. Provide energy compliance documentation (Rescheck/Comcheck)
  6. Village staff performs plan review and verifies contractor licensing
  7. Pay fees and receive permit

Typical processing time: Varies; contact department

Source: Community Development Department

General Requirements

All new construction, additions, and structural or utility modifications

Required Documents

  • Completed application
  • Two copies of Plat of Survey
  • Full contractors list
  • Sealed architectural plans for major structural work
  • Energy compliance documentation (Rescheck/Comcheck)
Permit validity
Verify with department
Building code
Transitioning to 2025 structural stringency per PA 103-0510. Enforces IBC, IRC, NEC, and Illinois Plumbing and Energy codes
Contractor requirements
GC must provide Certificate of Insurance for projects >$100,000. Roofing and Plumbing contractors must provide state licenses

Fees

Minimum permit fee
Contact department
Plan check fee
Paid at time of application
Permit fee formula
Varies by project type
Payment note
Contact the department for total project fees

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective Plan review fees paid at application).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Minor interior decorating and maintenance

Important: Check with the department for specific exemptions

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • (847) 367-3704 (phone)
Inspection hours
Standard business hours

Typical inspection sequence: Inspections are performed by Village staff to verify IBC and NEC compliance

Additional Resources

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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