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The Village of Glen Ellyn requires building permits for all construction projects.  Building permits are required as they benefit residents in a variety of ways. The building permit plan review process helps to ensure that competent individuals design and construct a project. On-site inspections, as required by the building permit, help protect neighbors, future residents and visitors to the property. Copies of building permits are maintained by the Village for future reference. Building permits help to ensure that a project is completed as planned and meets code requirements. All building permits are delivered to the County Assessor’s Office so that a more accurate property value record is maintained. 

A few examples of projects that require building permits include: new buildings, additions, garages, fences, driveways, decks, accessory structures, interior remodeling, sewer and water service work, mechanical, electrical and plumbing work, equipment and fixtures, swimming pools and lawn sprinkler systems.  Minor repairs, maintenance and landscaping work generally do not require a building permit, however, please contact the Planning and Development Department prior to beginning any work to ensure that your project will be in compliance with the Village Code.

A copy of the minimum plan submission requirements and application forms for various types of construction projects can be found by clicking on the below link.  Generally, it takes between two and three weeks for the Planning and Development Department to review an application.  However, the review process may take longer during peak construction months.  Furthermore, some types of construction must go through additional review by other departments or multiple reviews to ensure conformance to building codes.  Please also allow time in your schedule to accommodate any necessary resubmission as each submission is subject to the same two to three week time period for review.  There are some projects that may be issued building permits over the counter, depending on the extent of the work, including: mechanical, electrical or plumbing equipment, fences, and sheds.  For more information regarding the building permit process, please contact the Planning and Development Department at 630-547-5250.

The Planning and Development Department schedules inspections Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. and between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.  Some inspections may be conducted by the Village consultant, B&F Technical Services.  To schedule an inspection with the Planning and Development Department or B&F Technical Services, please call 630-547-5250.

The Public Works Department is responsible for a variety of other inspections associated with utility work and work on public property. These include water service/meter/register inspections, sanitary service inspections, storm sewer connection inspections, parkway landscaping inspections, driveway apron/sidewalk/curb inspections and parkway irrigation inspections. Please contact the Public Works Department at 630-469-6756 prior to proceeding with this work to coordinate locations and requirements.  A final inspection is required for all projects.