Visit the Online Portal to submit a permit application electronically.

See the Village's simple and easy residential permit fees in the fee code schedule.

The Village Board has also approved incentive options to encourage the installation of fire sprinklers in single family construction projects.

All commercial projects require architecturally stamped plans, while some residential projects will require an Architect or a Licensed Professional.  

Building Permit Supplemental Information

The following information will supply the building permit application. Review them prior to beginning your project and use them as reference throughout.

Building Codes

Adopted February 15, 2022

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Section 21.303:   BUILDING PERMIT FEES:

 

Single Family Detached Reinvestment Plan: In order to encourage reinvestment in detached single family homes in the Village, an incentive plan is hereby enacted for 2 years from the date of approval. Any extension of this incentive period will be at the discretion of the Village Board. The details of the incentive program are as follows:

  1.    For all stand-alone 13D compliant residential sprinkler systems installed in new single family detached structures, a reduction of building permit fees in the amount of 50% will be applied to the permit.
  2.    For all multi-purpose 13D compliant residential sprinkler systems installed in new single family detached structures, a reduction of building permit fees in the amount of 25% will be applied to the permit.
  3.    For all limited residential fire suppression systems (LRFSS) installed in new single family detached structures, no reduction of building permit fees will be offered.
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  • Arbors & Trellises
  • Basement
  • Bathroom
  • Decks
  • Demolition Not Redeveloped
  • Demolition
  • Detached Garage
  • Egress Window
  • Fence
  • Flatwork
  • 2026 Gazebo
  • HVAC
  • Kitchen Remodel
  • Landlord/Tenants Rights
  • Lawn Irrigation
  • Pergola
  • Plumbing Fixture
  • Pool Installation
  • Pool Removal
  • Residential Generator
  • Residential Roof
  • Sewer Lining
  • Sheds
  • It is the property owner(s) and/or contractor(s) responsibility to call for All Required Inspections. 
  • It is the property owner(s) and contractor(s) responsibility to follow all Accessible Code Standards, including but not limited to Illinois Accessibility Code and Environmental Barriers Act requirements. Visit the Illinois Attorney General’s Disability Rights Bureau for more information. 
  • It is the property owner(s) and contractor(s) responsibility to contact the Fire Prevention Bureau at (847) 818-5253 to review any fire lane and hydrant striping requirements.
 

Plan for your inspections!

Call (847) 870-5675 to schedule at least 24 - 48 hours in advance.

Construction Hours are Monday - Sunday 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Note: Our inspectors are out in the field most of the day.

If you have technical (code) questions, please email kenderle@mountprospect.org