Permits | Elk Grove Village

Online Permitting

To apply for and/or check the status of your online permit, please check on the "Online Permitting Portal" box below.

NOTICE: The Online Permitting Portal will be temporarily unavailable from 5:00pm on Friday, November 21^st through the morning of Monday, November 24^th for software maintenance. If you have any questions during this time, we are available starting at 8am on Monday, November 24^th at (847) 357-4220.

Use the Residential and Business Permit Checklists below to determine the permit submittal requirements for your project.

For a step by step guide on how to apply for an online permit, click here.

Permit Application

Zoning Application

Zoning and Occupancy approval is required for all commercial/industrial occupancies and provides written verification that your intended use of a building is permitted. We recommend securing approval of your application prior to committing to the buying or leasing a property. There is no fee associated with the application which can be applied for online or at the Community Development Counter the Elk Grove Village Municipal Complex at 901 Wellington Avenue.

Checklists for Residential Permits

Driveways & Aprons
Asphalt
Brick Paver
Concrete

Patios and Sidewalks
Brick Paver
Concrete

Remodels
Basement
Bathroom
Kitchen

Additions
EV Charger
Decks
Fence
Furnace and Air Conditioner
Detached Garage
Sump Pump
Lawn Irrigation
Mailbox
Pool
Roof
Sanitary Sewer Clean-Out or Repair
Shed
Solar Panels
Sump Pump Burial/Connection
Water Heater