Residential Permit Information

Introduction

Permits and inspections are required for most work to be done on a residential property. If you are not sure whether you need a permit, please call us at (847) 918-2020.

Submittal Requirements

The following list gives the submittal requirements for the most common residential projects. If plans are ready for review but the contractors are not known, submit a Plan Review Application in place of the Construction Permit Application. Submit the Construction Permit Application once the contractors for the project are known.

 Submittals should be sent by email with PDF documents as indicated below to building@libertyville.com. 

Project Submittal Requirements

 Type of Project Submittal Requirements
Addition
  • Set of Architectural Plans
  • Set of Engineering Plans
  • Plat of Survey with location of addition 
  • Existing Plat of Survey
  • If adding plumbing fixtures, a list of existing fixtures in the home 
  • Trees shown on the Plat of Survey, mark any trees to be removed 
  • Construction Permit Application
  • Engineering Permit Application
Air Conditioning
(New or replacement,
screening required) 
 
Building
(Demolition) 
 
Building
(New House) 
 
Deck (click link title for handout information) 
Driveway 
  • Plat of Survey with work area highlighted
  • If adding area, draw on Plat of Survey with dimensions and include:
    • Calculation of existing impervious surface and lot coverage
    • Calculation of new impervious surface and lot coverage 
  • Photos of existing conditions of the right of way 
  • Construction Permit Application 
  • Engineering Permit Application 
Electrical Service (click link title for handout information)
(Outside disconnect required. Work must be done by licensed and insured electrician) 
Fence (click link title for handout information)
(New or replacement,
Max. Height is 6’-6”) 
Fire Pit 
Furnace Replacement 
  • Proposal/Contract from Contractor 
  • Plat of Survey with furnace vent location shown
  • High efficiency furnaces shall vent to the rear yard or thru the roof.
  • Construction Permit Application
Garage (click link title for handout information)
Gazebo (click link title for handout information)
 
Home Business 
Hot Tub (click link title for handout information)
In-Ground Sprinkler System
(RPZ required and must be tested annually) 
 
Mailboxes 
 
  • For information regarding mailboxes, please contact the Engineering Division at (847) 918-2100 
Patio 
 
 Remodel- Interior
Roof –Replacement (click link title for handout)
(Ice and water shield required) 
Security Systems (low voltage only, wireless systems do not require a permit)
  
Sewer Repairs with work on private property only
 
Sewer Repairs with work in the public right of way
  • Copy of contract/proposal
  • Plat of Survey with work area drawn and highlighted
  • Photos of existing conditions of right of way
  • Engineering Permit Application
All trenches/excavations are to be completed and shored per OSHA requirements. Village personnel shall not enter the excavation for inspection if it is not in a safe condition. All piping for sewer repairs shall be schedule 40 PVC with solvent joints connected to existing piping with non-shear bands. The building sewer shall be of ductile cast iron for a minimum of five (5) feet outside the wall when penetrating a foundation. 
Shed (click link title for handout information)
Siding, Gutters, Fascia 
 Solar Panels (click link title for handout information)
  • Copy of Site Plan
  • Copy of all plans, specification sheets, and installation manuals
  • Signed and stamped letter from Illinois licensed Structural Engineer or Architect
  • Construction Permit Application
Swimming Pool (click link title for handout information)
(Above or In-Ground)
Tree Removal (click link title for handout information)
Windows (New)
Windows (Basement & bedroom windows only;
other rooms with same size replacement do not
require a permit; adjust the cost of construction
on the application accordingly)
Basements & bedrooms shall have at least one openable emergency escape and rescue opening. The sill height shall not be more than 44” above floor. The minimum net clear opening shall be 5.7 S.F. The minimum net clear opening height shall be 24”. The minimum net clear opening width shall be 20”.