Permits and Inspection Information

Permits

For all Building projects, except plumbing and electrical, a 3-part Permit Application is required.  This form may only be obtained in the Building Department.  This application requires the date of application; the name and address of the applicant; a description of the work being done; the estimated cost of the project; a listing of all the contractors that will be working on your project; and the applicants signature.  Projects such as the installation of a shed, new garage, swimming pool, concrete, deck, and extensions of foundations will also require a copy of your plat of survey.

Most building permits will be issued within 72 hours of the receipt of application.  Once issued, permits are valid for one year.  Permits should be posted in a window where they can be seen from the street and remain posted until the final inspection is approved.

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- Contractor's Work Permit Application

- Demolition Permit

- Electrical Permit Application

- Flood Evaluation Application

- Plumbing Permit Application

- Sign Permit Application

- Special Event License Application

- Zoning Petition Applications & Instructions


Inspections

Inspection forms are provided at the time you pick up your permits and should be submitted to the building department either by mail; delivery to the counter during regular working hours; or deposited into the silver box on the outside wall of the Building Department, when your project is completed.  Inspections will be made by appointment arranged by the inspector and the homeowner.  If the project is strictly outside of the residence, the homeowner need not be present.  However, if the project is inside the residence, someone must be present to allow the inspector inside.  If an appointment is missed, there will be a re-inspection fee charged in the amount of $40 dollars which must be paid at the Building Department before a new inspection will be scheduled.

More information on building permit requirements can be viewed in the Residential Construction Package form below.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Building Department at 708-458-2130, or by sending an email to Permits@villageofjustice.org.

- Residential Construction Package

- Sales/Rental Inspection Form


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