Permit Information
A building permit is required when the work includes, but is not limited to:
Cutting away of any wall, partition, roof or portion thereof
Removal or cutting of any structural beam or bearing support
Removal or change of any required means of egress
Rearrangement of parts of a structure affecting the exit way requirements.
Any alteration or replacement of any water supply, sewer, drainage, drain leader, gas, soil, waste, vent or similar piping
Electrical wiring or mechanical work
Re-roofing
Plumbing
The following informational packets may be helpful for specific projects you may be working on:
Building Permit Application Form and Contractor Information Form
Once you have completed the application form and contractor information form, you may bring it to the Community Development Department at Village Hall, 20 S. Ardmore Avenue, to submit it for review or over the counter processing.
Over the counter permits include: replacement windows, siding, roofing (tear-off and re-roof), facia, soffit and gutters, removal and replacement of sidewalks and driveways private side only, and removal and replacement of stoops.
For other types of projects, please refer to our Permit Application Checklists or call us at (630) 592-6072 to inquire about requirements for your particular project.
Application Checklists
Permit application checklists are provided (for larger projects) to help individuals come prepared with all the necessary materials required when submitting a permit application.
The following links will direct you to the checklist you will need for your specific project:
Residential Permit Application Checklists
Commercial Permit Application Checklists
Contractor Registration
All General Contractors must be registered in the Village of Villa Park. The fee is seventy-five dollars ($75.00). All General Contractor Licenses are valid for one year from date of issue.
All General Contractors listed on the building permit application shall show proof of public liability insurance and property damage insurance in the amount of $2,000,000.
Print out and complete the General Contractors Application and submit to the Community Development Department, 20 S. Ardmore Avenue, Villa Park, with payment to receive your General Contractors card.
What is the Plan Review Time for Permits?
The length of time to issue a permit depends on the scope of work and completeness of information provided.
• Villa Park issues approximately 70% of its permits Over the Counter (same day). These are typically for fences, roofing, windows, remove and replace, sump pumps, electrical upgrades, etc.
• Of the balance of the permits that require a plan review, over 20% of the permits are issued within 1-5 days.
• Thus, over 90% of our permits are issued within 1-5 working days.
Ours is a One Stop Shop:
Permits for more involved projects may require review and approval from Public Works / Engineering, or Fire Dept., or the Health Dept, in addition to Building and Zoning review. However, we will coordinate sending the information and collecting the approvals from other departments.
Applicants can check the status of their permit application by calling the department. All permits are tracked from day of submission through the day it is issued.
Permits are issued when approval is received from all reviewing departments and contractor information is complete and fees are paid.
Community Development is committed to providing quick and responsive service for permit approvals.
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