City Building Permits

Village of Tinley Park, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Will County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Covers Tinley Park (Will and Cook Counties).

Department: Community Development Department, Building Division
Address: 16250 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park, IL 60477
Phone: (708) 444-5100
Email: building@tinleypark.org
Website: https://www.tinleypark.org/government/departments/community_development/building/index.php

Online Permit Portal

Open BS&A Online

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

Application Process

Submit online via BS&A.
Upload Plat of Survey and plans.
Review time: 7-10 business days (Residential).
Pay fees online once approved.
Permit picked up at Village Clerk office.

Typical processing time: 7-10 business days.

Source: Community Development Department, Building Division

General Requirements

Structural changes, roofing, siding, decks, fences, pools, driveways.

Required Documents

Plat of Survey
Plans
Contractor license/bond proof

Permit validity: 1 year.
Building code: IBC 2021, IRC 2021, NEC 2020.
Owner-builder: Allowed for primary residence.
Contractor requirements: Must be registered, licensed, and bonded.

Fees

Minimum permit fee: $50.00
Plan check fee: Varies.
Permit fee formula: Valuation-based tiers.
Trade permit fee: Included in permit fees
Reinspection fee: Varies.
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

Painting, floor covering.
Minor cosmetic maintenance.

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

BS&A Portal (online)

Scheduling deadline: By 3:00 PM previous day.
Inspection hours: AM (8:00-12:00), PM (1:00-3:30)
Time windows: AM: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, PM: 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Typical inspection sequence: Typical sequence: Roughs, Finals. No plumbing inspections in PM.

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

Additional Resources

Building code: IBC 2021, IRC 2021, NEC 2020.
Verify contractor license: Illinois Department of Revenue (Contractor Registration)
Zoning information: View zoning info
Village Code
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, Building Division before applying.

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