City Building Permits

Village of Fox River Grove, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois McHenry County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Serves incorporated Village of Fox River Grove.

Department: Building Department
Address: 305 Illinois Street, Fox River Grove, IL 60021
Phone: (847) 639-3170
Email: Contact via website directory.
Website: http://www.foxrivergrove.org/government/building/index.php

Online Permit Portal

Open Building Department

Platform: In-house / PDF forms • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

Submit application with plat of survey and plans.
Building Official reviews for code compliance.
Notification of permit status.
Zero-cost permits issued immediately for qualified projects.

Typical processing time: Not specified.

Source: Building Department

General Requirements

Interior/exterior changes, additions, fences, decks, pools, HVAC, roofing.

Required Documents

Application
Plat of survey
Contractor registration

Permit validity: Varies.
Building code: IBC, IRC, NEC, IMC, IFC, Illinois Plumbing.
Owner-builder: Owner-builders allowed for primary residence.
Contractor requirements: Must be licensed with the Village.

Fees

Minimum permit fee: $0 for qualified projects.
Plan check fee: Applies to new construction/additions.
Permit fee formula: Fees waived for projects requiring 2 or fewer inspections.
Trade permit fee: $0 for eligible work
Reinspection fee: Starting without permit voids waiver and adds fines.
Payment note: Focus on property reinvestment via fee waivers.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective 2026-03).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Basic repairs requiring 2 or fewer inspections (Roofing, siding, fences, HVAC replacements)
Cosmetic updates

Important: Failed inspections may void fee waivers. Confirm eligibility before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

(847) 639-3170 (phone)

Inspection hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.
Time windows: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Typical inspection sequence: Typical sequence: Rough-in, Final.

Additional Resources

Building code: IBC, IRC, NEC, IMC, IFC, Illinois Plumbing.
Zoning information: View zoning info
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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