The Department of Building and Zoning is responsible for the review, approval and issuance of all building permits; inspections; and issues Certificates of Occupancy.

Building Codes are adopted and amended through the Buffalo Grove Municipal Code. Amendments to the adopted codes can be found in Title 15 of the Municipal Code.

Brian Sheehan, Deputy Building Commissioner/Operations
Carol Berman, Deputy Building Commissioner/Administration

50 Raupp Boulevard
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Phone (847) 459-2530
Fax (847) 459-7944
e-mail

Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s Consumer Protection Division protects Illinois consumers and businesses victimized by fraud, deception, and unfair business practices. The work of the Division is carried out by the following bureaus: Consumer Fraud Bureau, Charitable Trust Bureau, Franchise Bureau, Health Care Bureau, and Military and Veterans Rights Bureau.

An important part of the Division’s work is to provide Illinois citizens with the information necessary to avoid becoming victims of consumer fraud and to aid in making wise purchasing decisions. To this end, our website contains a number of fact sheets, news releases and links to other consumer-related sites.

Consumer Right's Brochure
Consumer Related Links

Residential Permit Information (submittal requirements)
Non-Residential Permit Information (submittal requirements)
Contractor Registration
Electrical Contractor License Exam
Adopted Codes

All plans are reviewed to ensure that they meet Village codes. If the plans are not approved, the Permit Coordinator will prepare a letter that will be sent to the owner/contractor listing the specific deficiencies. Once the plans are corrected and resubmitted, they will be reviewed again.

Permit fees are established in Title 15 of the Buffalo Grove Municipal Code.

No work associated with (a) interior construction that produces distinctly and loudly audible sounds beyond the boundary of the property, (b) the preparation of land for development, or (c) exterior construction or exterior reconstruction of a structure, shall be allowed to occur on any weekday prior to 7:00 A.M. nor after 7:00 P.M. No such activity shall be allowed to occur on either Saturday or Sunday prior to 8:00 A.M. nor after 7:00 P.M.

No materials or dumpsters to be stored on the street or parkway.

If you are unable to find the information you are looking for, you can contact us at (847) 459-2530.

The Village charges a $150.00 fee to provide Zoning/Code compliance information. This pertains to non-residential properties.

A written request must be made addressed to Brian Sheehan, Deputy Building Commissioner/Operations. The request must include the address of the subject property.