City Building Permits
Village of Homer Glen, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Village of Homer Glen, Illinois. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Serves the Village of Homer Glen.
- Department
- Building Department
- Address
- 14240 W. 151st St., Homer Glen, IL 60491
- Phone
- (708) 301-1301
Online Permit Portal
Platform: Email/In-person submission • Account required: No • Submission: Online only
Application Process
- Download PDF application from Village site.
- Email minor permits to Building Dept.
- Bring major project submittals to Village Hall.
- Review time: ~10 business days for minor; up to 1 month for homes.
- Fees paid online (registration) or at Hall (permits).
Typical processing time: 10 business days (minor).
Source: Building Department
General Requirements
Decks, fences, pools, roofing, additions, new builds.
Required Documents
- Plat of Survey
- Construction plans
- Contractor registration
- Permit validity
- 1 year.
- Building code
- IBC 2024, IRC 2024, IEBC 2024, NEC 2023 (Effective May 2025).
- Owner-builder
- Allowed for primary residence.
- Contractor requirements
- Must be registered.
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- $50.00
- Plan check fee
- Varies.
- Permit fee formula
- $9 per $1,000 construction cost.
- Trade permit fee
- Included in permit fees
- Reinspection fee
- Varies.
- Penalty (no permit)
- Varies
- Payment note
- Online payment available for contractor registrations.
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective March 2026).
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
- HVAC replacement (as of May 2025).
- Painting and decoration.
- Non-structural maintenance.
Important: Exempt from building permit does not mean exempt from zoning and planning requirements. Confirm edge cases with the Building Department before proceeding.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- (708) 301-1301 (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- 24-48 hour notice.
- Inspection hours
- Monday - Friday (standard business)
- Time windows
- Standard business hours
Typical inspection sequence: Typical sequence: Footing, Foundation, Rough, Final.
Remote video inspections may be used for certain inspection types at the village's discretion.
Additional Resources
- Building code: IBC 2024, IRC 2024, IEBC 2024, NEC 2023 (Effective May 2025).
- Verify contractor license: Illinois Department of Revenue (Contractor Registration)
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Permit Applications & Other Forms
- 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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