Fee Summary
SCAM ALERT: Please be advised that the Village will never request that fee payment be made by wire transfer and all payment requests will be made from an official Village email address. Development, construction, or permit related payments are only accepted by credit card if made in-person at the Village offices, or by check. If you question a notice received, reach out to your staff contact or the permit counter at (847) 918-2020.
Building Division Summary of Fees
Permit fees are established in the Village Fee Schedule. Building fees are based on the cost of construction. A cash bond of $500 to $5,000 may be required for your permit. If you are building a new residential dwelling on a vacant lot, School and Park Donations may be required.
| Plan Review Fees | |
|---|---|
| Fee shall be the ICC/VOL average estimated construction cost (coc) of all labor and materials based on ICC Construction type and square floor area Multiplied by | 0.0012 |
| Minimum fee | $75.00 |
| 2nd Review | No Charge |
| 3rd Review (and each subsequent) of original fee | 50% |
| Special - Elevator or Technical Consultant fee plus | $75.00 |
| Permit Fees | |
|---|---|
| General project permit fee shall be the ICC/VOL average estimated construction cost (coc) of all labor and materials based on ICC Construction type and square floor area Multiplied by | 0.013 |
| Minimum fee, per discipline | $75.00 |
| Renewal/cancellation, of original fee | 20% |
| Sign Permit - minimum fee | $75.00 |
| Demolition permit for principal structure | $2500.00 |
| Work without permit will double project permit fee | |
| Minimum fee | $150.00 |
| Inspection Fees | |
|---|---|
| First and second (for each discipline) | No Charge |
| Third and each subsequent | $130.00 |
| Non-cancellation (not ready for inspection) | $130.00 |
| Special inspections | |
| Elevator or Technical Consultant fee plus | $75.00 |
| Hardscape (patios, etc.) | $75.00 |
| Bond inspection/administration fee | $75.00 |
| Inspections requested/required w/o active permits | $130.00 |
| Miscellaneous Fees | |
|---|---|
| Stop Work Orders | |
| Placard shall be removed only after this fee is paid | $250.00 |
| Building or temporary occupancy bonds | |
| Minimum | $500.00 |
| Work requiring certificate of occupancy (min) | $1500.00 |
| Principal structure, new or demo (min) | $5000.00 |
| Bond administration/inspection fee | $75.00 |
| Temporary certificate of occupancy monthly renewal | |
| Minimum renewal fee | $250.00 |
| Principal structure, new, first renewal | $500.00 |
| Second and each subsequent renewal | $1000.00 |
| Electrical Contractor Registration Fees | |
| Application and Registration (includes examination and initial license) | $100.00 |
| Annual renewal of registration | $120.00 |
| Annual renewal late fee | $60.00 |