City Building Permits

Village of Lakemoor, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois McHenry County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Serves incorporated Village of Lakemoor.

Department: Building Department, Community & Economic Development
Address: 28581 Illinois Route 120, Lakemoor, IL 60051
Phone: (815) 385-1117
Email: building@lakemoor.net
Website: https://www.lakemoor.net/building-department.html

Online Permit Portal

Open Building Department

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

Application Process

Submit application with plans and contractor info.
Department reviews (contracted through B&F Technical).
Pay fees and receive permit.

Typical processing time: Not specified.

Source: Building Department, Community & Economic Development

General Requirements

All commercial and residential structures, additions, decks, fences, pools, driveways, roofing, siding, HVAC.

Required Documents

Application
Plans
Plat of survey
Contractor bond ($10,000)

Permit validity: Varies.
Building code: 2009 IBC/IRC, 2011 NEC, 2014 IL Plumbing, 2006 IMC, 2018 IL Energy/Accessibility.
Owner-builder: Standard allowances.
Contractor requirements: Licensed and bonded with the Village.

Fees

Minimum permit fee: $21.00 (Valuation under $500)
Plan check fee: Zoning review fee $25 (standard) / $75 (new).
Permit fee formula: Valuation based (e.g., $62.25 for first $2,000 + $12.50 per add'l $1,000).
Trade permit fee: $21 base
Reinspection fee: $65.00 per hour.
Payment note: Sediment & Erosion Control (SEC) fees apply.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Cosmetic updates
Minor maintenance

Important: Confirm specific exemptions with Building Department.

Inspections

How to Schedule

(815) 385-1117 — 24-hour notice required (phone)

Scheduling deadline: 24-hour notice required.
Inspection hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday only.
Time windows: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday only

Typical inspection sequence: Handled by B&F Technical.

Additional Resources

Building code: 2009 IBC/IRC, 2011 NEC, 2014 IL Plumbing, 2006 IMC, 2018 IL Energy/Accessibility.
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, Community & Economic Development before applying.

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