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 ReviewNo Charge
3rd Review (and each subsequent) of original fee50%
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 fee20%
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