City Building Permits

Village of Island Lake, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois McHenry County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Serves incorporated Village of Island Lake.

Department
Department of Building and Code Compliance
Address
3720 Greenleaf Avenue, Island Lake, IL 60042
Phone
(847) 526-8764 (General) / (847) 416-7862 (Official)
Website
https://www.villageofislandlake.com

Online Permit Portal

Open Village of Island Lake

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

Application Process

  1. Submit completed application, plans, and contractor proposal.
  2. Building Commissioner reviews submittal.
  3. Pay fees (including $50 non-refundable app fee).
  4. Permit issued.

Typical processing time: Not specified.

Source: Department of Building and Code Compliance

General Requirements

Most construction, additions, basement build-outs, decks, fences, roofs, HVAC.

Required Documents

  • Application
  • Plat of survey/blueprints
  • Contractor registration
  • HOA approval (if applicable)
Permit validity
Varies.
Building code
2009 IBC/IRC/IMC/IECC/IPMC, 2020 NEC (Copper/Metal conduit), 2009 IL Plumbing, 2018 IFC.
Owner-builder
Notarized Letter of Intent often required.
Contractor requirements
All contractors must be registered with the Village.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$100 (plus inspection fees)
Plan check fee
$50 non-refundable application fee.
Permit fee formula
Flat permit fee + set number of inspection fees.
Trade permit fee
$100 base
Reinspection fee
$100.00 minimum penalty for working without permit.
Payment note
Inspection fees paid upfront (e.g., $160 for 4 shed inspections).

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Cosmetic painting and flooring
  • Minor non-structural repairs

Important: Confirm specific exemptions with Building Commissioner.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • (847) 416-7861 (phone)
Inspection hours
Monday - Friday, standard hours.
Time windows
Standard business hours

Typical inspection sequence: Defined by project type.

Additional Resources

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

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