Building Permitting

Building Permits & Inspections

The Community Development Department is committed to protecting public safety, health, and welfare by issuing building permits, conducting inspections to ensure code-compliant construction, and enforcing building, property maintenance, fire, and zoning codes.

Why are Permits Required?

Obtaining a building permit is crucial for several reasons:

• Safety: Ensures construction meets safety standards.
• Property Value: Helps protect and maintain property values.
• Legal Compliance: It is mandated by law.
• Quality Assurance: Inspections ensure projects are completed correctly.

Application Process:

• Online Permitting Portal: The Village of Willowbrook offers a "One Stop Application" online permitting portal.
•  View the Online Portal Contractor Registration Help Sheet 
• The Online Portal allows you to: 
  • Apply for permits and projects.
  • Submit plans and supporting documents.
  • Track the status of your application.
  • Receive plan review comments.
  • Pay permit fees securely online.
  • Access approved permit documents.
  • Schedule inspections.
  • Submit code enforcement violations.
  • Apply for planning and development projects.
  • File a complaint with code enforcement.
  • Search for permits, planning projects, and code enforcement violations.
• Required Permits: Please refer to the Required Permits page on our website for additional information before submitting an application.

Obtaining a Building Permit

It is the property owner's responsibility to obtain a building permit. Contractors or other individuals may submit and obtain permits on behalf of property owners.

Permits are required for a variety of building activities. Please see the Required Permits page on our website prior to submitting a building permit application for additional information. 

All new permit applications must be submitted through the Village of Willowbrook Online Permitting Portal. This portal also allows you to check the status of your building permit. 

Permit Review and Processing Times:

To help streamline the process, refer to our detailed permit checklists (below), which outline all necessary documents and can reduce review time.

• Single-Day Residential Permit Review: For certain permits, such as air condenser units, furnaces, doors, roofs, water heaters, windows, fences, and pavement, a single-day residential permit review service is available, provided all checklist items are complete. These permits often have an all-inclusive fee schedule covering the permit fee, review, inspection, and certificate of compliance. Single-Day Permit Fee Schedule (PDF)
• 3-5 Business Days Processing: Residential permits for accessory structures, sheds, decks, and minor remodels typically take 3-5 business days to process, assuming all checklist items are complete.
• Up to 10 Business Days Review: Large residential remodels, commercial, and industrial permits can take up to 10 business days for review. We utilize SafeBuilt for large plan reviews and inspections.
• Drawing Requirements: 
  • Drawings are required for major residential projects (including new single-family homes, basement finishes, additions, remodels, and three-season rooms) and major commercial projects (including new buildings, remodels, alterations, and additions)

Permit Checklists

Unsure what you need to provide for your permit? See the detailed checklists below. These guides will not only help you provide all the necessary documents when applying for your permit but reduce the permit review time. 

Residential - AC, Furnace, Water Heater Permit Checklist (PDF)

Residential - Basement Remodel Permit Checklist (PDF)

Residential - Bathroom Remodel Permit Checklist (PDF)

Residential - Deck Permit Checklist (PDF)

Residential - Fence Permit Checklist (PDF)

Residential - Generator Permit Checklist (PDF)

Residential - Kitchen Remodel Permit Checklist (PDF)

Residential - Pavement & Flatwork Permit Checklist (PDF)

Residential - Roof Permit Checklist (PDF)

Residential - Swimming Pool Permit Checklist (PDF)

Residential - Windows & Doors Permit Checklist (PDF)

Permit Fees:

• Online Payments: The Village of Willowbrook only accepts online payments for building permits. Please note that a small convenience fee for credit or debit cards is charged directly by the credit card processor and is not paid to the Village. Go to payment processor.
• Fee Schedules: 
  • Single-Day Permit Fee Schedule
  • Fees for other projects are generated based on a variety of factors, like type and scope of work, cubic footage of the project, and review fees, etc. 

Scheduling an Inspection:

• Advance Notice: All inspections must be scheduled in advance through the Online Permitting Portal.

Adopted Codes

The Village of Willowbrook Building & Zoning Division is proud to announce that we have adopted new Building Codes and have updated the Amendments to those codes.

• 2024 International Residential Code 
• 2024 International Building Code 
• 2024 International Mechanical Code 
• 2024 International Plumbing Code
• 2014 Illinois Plumbing Code 
• 2023 National Electrical Code  
• 2024 International Fuel Gas Code 
• 2024 International Energy Conservation Code 
• 2024 International Property Maintenance Code 
• 2024 Illinois Accessibility Code
• 2024 International Swimming Pool & Spa Code
• 2024 International Existing Building Code

Fire District Inspection and Plan Review Services

The following fire districts provide inspection services as well as fire and life safety plan review services. Please contact the respective local fire district for information regarding the applicable International Fire Code and any local amendments:

Tri-State Fire Protection District
 Phone: (630) 323-6445

Pleasantview Fire Protection District (Waterford Subdivision Only)
 Phone: (708) 352-9229

 *For any projects, permits, or inspections, it is essential to coordinate directly with the appropriate fire district to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.