Property Maintenance
Permit Applications
Apply, Pay & Schedule Inspections Online
Apply for a building permit, schedule an inspection, and pay fees online through the Village’s new BS&A Online – Village of Buffalo Grove Portal.
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Looking for a specific handout or application? The Building and Zoning Resources Page provides a list of forms, applications, and project guidelines.
How to:
Apply for a Permit as a Homeowner:
Schedule an Inspection:
Schedule an Inspection Online
To schedule an inspection, please visit the link below. All inspections require a 48-hour minimum advanced notice, except for sewer/water repair and emergency inspections (same-day), which can be scheduled by calling our office at 847-459-2530.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Accumulations of trash and junk
- Dead or diseased tree
- Gutters rusted or hanging loose
- Illegal dumping
- Inoperative/unlicensed vehicles on public or private property
- Loose and missing roof shingles
- Missing or deteriorated siding
- Overgrowth of weeds or grass on vacant or developed lots
- Paint peeling from surfaces needing protection
- Roof leaks
- Sheds or fences in disrepair
- Street number not displayed
- Vacant, open buildings
- Violations involving storage or disposal of refuse
- Broken windows
- Sump pump/downspout discharges exceeding (10) feet in length
- Work requiring a permit being performed without a permit
- Damage from leaking roofs
- Electrical hazards
- Inoperative heating systems
- Inoperative or leaking plumbing
- Malfunctioning gas appliances
- Overcrowding
- Pest infestation
- Poor sanitation
- Smoke/carbon monoxide detector missing or inoperative
- Work requiring a permit being performed without a permit
- Refer to the Notice of Violation or Violation Letter, which will detail:
- the violation(s)
- a timeframe by which to correct the violation
- a contact person who can address any additional questions or concerns
- Rectify the violation in the timeframe allotted to avoid fines.
- Contact the noted person in the Notice/Letter for further information/questions
- Get it in writing! Do this as soon as the contractor proposes needed repairs. Oftentimes, a verbal quote can end up about 50% higher than the first estimated cost. It is also important to get three or more prices, to avoid paying extra for ‘emergency work’.
- See the issue for yourself. Make sure the contractor can show you the issue with a video camera. Most contractors should have this equipment ready and available on their trucks.
- Ask someone else. All too often, issues have different ways they can competently be addressed. Get a second and third opinion enables other companies with different approaches and equipment to offer repairs: sometimes without having to dig up your lawn. If digging is the only option, make sure permits are pulled for the proposed work, along with a copy of the inspection report when it is completed.
- Do your research. Look into any contractor doing work on your home: Make sure they have a current license to perform the work they are proposing. Pull up their company website and check feedback from other customers. You can also check with the Better Business Bureau for their rating, ask around on local social media forums or utilize trade rating groups like Angi.com.