City Building Permits

Village of Lake in the Hills, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois McHenry County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Serves incorporated Village of Lake in the Hills.

Department: Community Development Department
Address: 600 Harvest Gate, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156
Phone: (847) 960-7440
Email: cd@lith.org
Website: https://www.lith.org/government/departments/community-development

Online Permit Portal

Open Building Permits & Contractor Licensing

Platform: Public Portal • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

Submit via Public Portal or in person at Village Hall.
Department reviews for code and zoning.
Final fees calculated and applicant notified.
Permit issued upon payment.

Typical processing time: Not specified.

Source: Community Development Department

General Requirements

Most construction, additions, remodeling affecting systems, HVAC, roofing, siding.

Required Documents

Application
Plans
Contractor licensing info

Permit validity: Varies.
Building code: 2021 IBC/IRC/IFC/IMC/IFGC/IPMC/ISPSC, 2020 NEC, latest IL Energy/Accessibility/Plumbing.
Owner-builder: Owner-builders permitted for primary residence (plumbing restrictions apply).
Contractor requirements: All contractors must be licensed by the Village.

Fees

Minimum permit fee: Approximately $30.00.
Plan check fee: Varies.
Permit fee formula: Calculated based on scope and valuation.
Trade permit fee: Varies
Reinspection fee: Included in comprehensive fee schedule.
Payment note: Must be paid before issuance.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Minor cosmetic updates
Ordinary maintenance not affecting structural/systems

Important: Confirm specific exemptions with Community Development.

Inspections

How to Schedule

(847) 960-7440 (phone)

Inspection hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.
Time windows: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Typical inspection sequence: Typical sequence: Foundation, Framing, Rough, Final.

Additional Resources

Building code: 2021 IBC/IRC/IFC/IMC/IFGC/IPMC/ISPSC, 2020 NEC, latest IL Energy/Accessibility/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 Community Development Department before applying.

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