City Building Permits

Village of New Lenox, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Will County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Serves the Village of New Lenox.

Department
Community Development Department
Address
1 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox, IL 60451
Phone
(815) 462-6490
Website
https://www.newlenox.net

Online Permit Portal

Open BS&A Online

Platform: BS&A Online • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only

Application Process

  1. Access New Lenox BS&A portal.
  2. Select permit type and complete application.
  3. Upload plans and Plat of Survey.
  4. Review takes 7-10 working days.
  5. Fees paid online once approved.
  6. Permit issued via portal.

Typical processing time: 7-10 working days.

Source: Community Development Department

General Requirements

Structural work, decks, fences, pools, solar, roofing, siding, windows.

Required Documents

  • Plat of Survey
  • Construction drawings
  • Contractor registration
Permit validity
1 year.
Building code
IBC 2021, IRC 2021, IEBC 2021, NEC 2020.
Owner-builder
Allowed for primary residence.
Contractor requirements
Must be registered.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$75.00
Plan check fee
Varies.
Permit fee formula
$8 per $1,000 valuation for major; flat fees ($75) for minor.
Trade permit fee
Included in permit fees
Reinspection fee
$25.00 - $50.00.
Penalty (no permit)
Varies
Payment note
Online via BS&A.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Interior painting and wallpapering.
  • Landscaping.
  • Swings and playground sets.

Important: Exempt from building permit does not mean exempt from zoning and planning requirements. Confirm edge cases with the Community Development Department before proceeding.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • (815) 462-6490 (phone)
Scheduling deadline
Call 24 hours in advance.
Inspection hours
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Time windows
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Typical inspection sequence: Typical sequence: Post holes, Roughs, Finals.

Remote video inspections may be used for certain inspection types at the village's discretion.

Additional Resources

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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