Permits and Inspections
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We are paperless! Our new portal enables all permit transactions to be performed virtually via BS&A Software. Quickly apply for permits and inspections, check the status of requests and pay for permits all from the comfort of your home or office! Quick links:
- Portal Home
- Check permit status
- Apply for a Permit
- Payment
- Schedule an Inspection 48 hour notice required, except for sewer/water repair and emergency inspections. For these inspections, please call the permit office at 847-459-2530.
Need Applications, Handouts, and Other Info:? Check out the Permit resources page.
How to use the online portal (tutorials)
FAQs
Permits are required for the below (Not an exhaustive list)
Permits are NOT required for:
- Fence
- Patio / stoops / walkways
- Driveway/apron
- Deck
- Swimming pool
- Roof replacement
- Lawn irrigation systems / modifications
- Shed
- Gazebo / pergola, etc
- Window replacements
- Air conditioner / furnace
Permits are NOT required for:
- Gutters
- Siding
- Soffit/Fascia
- Pop up drains / French drains – must remain within 10’ of house
- Tree removal on private property
- Swing sets and other residential play equipment
- Basketball hoops (must be on private property)
- Dumpster (must be on private property)
Types of Permits
- Same Day Permits - If all information is correct and complete, the permit can be issued on the same day it is applied.
- Express Permits - If all information is correct and complete, express permits can take approximately 5 business days to be reviewed and issued.
- Standard Permits - These are the most complex permits and involve multiple, interdepartmental reviews. Standard permits require approximately 10 business days for review and issuance. Larger, commercial projects may necessitate longer review time.
The Village of Buffalo Grove is now taking inspections through an email system.
Please review the inspection guide - here.
Please note the following:
Please review the inspection guide - here.
Please note the following:
- Allow a minimum of a 48-hour notice for all requested inspections, except for:
- sewer/water repair inspections (same day inspections)
- emergency inspections (same day inspections)
- All inspections are scheduled on a first come, first serve basis
When a permit is issued, the approved plans must be followed. If those plans change, an amendment is required to update the records. Submit an amendment form along with any supporting documents and/or plans showing the changes.
No further inspections will be scheduled until the amendment is approved and picked up.
No further inspections will be scheduled until the amendment is approved and picked up.
List of Contractors registered with the Village. Please note that the list is updated every 30-60 days but does change on a daily basis. Village staff will verify contractor’s current registration status upon permit application.
Permit fees can be found here.
Outdoor construction activity is permitted from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. (9.38.037).
PERMIT EXPIRATIONS
Permits shall expire if the work has not been completed within the following specified times from the date of issuance:
Permit extensions may be granted by the Building Official upon demonstration of justifiable cause for the extension – fee: 50% of original fee permit. Permit extensions are granted for 50% of the original time. (See requirements under www.vbg.org/permitfees, bottom of last page)
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
Every site development permit shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the work authorized by such permit has not been commenced within one hundred eighty days, or is not completed within one year from date of issue; except, that the Village Engineer may, if the permit holder presents satisfactory evidence that unusual difficulties have prevented work being started or completed within the specified time limits grant a reasonable extension of time, not to exceed sixty days, if written application is made before the expiration date of the permit.
Permits shall expire if the work has not been completed within the following specified times from the date of issuance:
- Sewer/water service repair - 30 days
- Air conditioner, Demolition, Furnace, Radon Mitigation,
- Roof, Utility Disconnect, Water Heater - 90 days
- Additions and New Construction - 365 days
- For Rent, Sale, or Lease signs - 365 days, renewable on an annual basis
- All other permits - 180 days
Permit extensions may be granted by the Building Official upon demonstration of justifiable cause for the extension – fee: 50% of original fee permit. Permit extensions are granted for 50% of the original time. (See requirements under www.vbg.org/permitfees, bottom of last page)
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
Every site development permit shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the work authorized by such permit has not been commenced within one hundred eighty days, or is not completed within one year from date of issue; except, that the Village Engineer may, if the permit holder presents satisfactory evidence that unusual difficulties have prevented work being started or completed within the specified time limits grant a reasonable extension of time, not to exceed sixty days, if written application is made before the expiration date of the permit.