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Community Development

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1. When do I need a building permit?

Find out when the Village of La Grange requires a permit:

Determining Whether a Permit is Required

2. What are the plan review requirements for a building permit?

Download building permit plan review requirements: Plan Review Requirements

3. How long is the plan review process?

The time frame from initial submittal of a permit application to receipt of an initial plan review is 10-15 working days. Subsequent reviews are typically conducted in less than 10 working days, depending upon the complexity of the proposed construction.

4. How do I schedule an inspection?

You can request an inspection through the online permitting portal. A minimum 24 hours notice is needed to schedule an inspection.

5. What is required of each contractor for registration?

View contractor requirements:

Contractor Requirements (PDF)

6. How do I contact JULIE?

For safe digging in Illinois, call JULIE, Inc. at (800) 892-0123.

7. What is the zoning of my property?

To find out the zoning of your property, enter your address in our interactive map application or download the zoning map for La Grange, Illinois:

La Grange Zoning Map (PDF)

8. Is a home inspection required prior to sale of property?

No, a home inspection is not required prior to sale of property.

9. Does La Grange have transfer stamps?

Transfer stamps are not required. All we ask is that your final water bill is paid prior to selling a house.

10. Who should I contact if I have concerns about a wild animal such as a coyote outside my house, a feral cat, or a dead animal?

If you are concerned about a wild or dead animal, please contact our environmental health officer at (708) 579-2320 during regular office hours or the La Grange Police Department's non-emergency number at (708) 579-2333 for off-hours concerns. Wildlife Illinois, a partnership of the USDA, US Fish & Wildlife Service, IDNR, and others, provides information about a variety of common wildlife questions. 

If you are interested in Cook County's feral cat trap/neuter/release (TNR) program, please contact one of the programs many sponsor agencies (e.g. not for profit humane societies).

What to do if you see a Coyote

11. Who should I contact if I have a problem with a restaurant?

If you have a problem with a local restaurant, please contact our environmental health officer at (708) 579-2320.

12. What building codes do we follow?

The Village of La Grange Building Code Information can be found here: 

Building Code Information (Link)

13. How much does a permit cost?

Find out the cost of a permit: Building Permit Fee Schedule

14. Who do I contact for a drainage complaint?

If you have a drainage complaint you'd like to report, please contact our environmental health officer at (708) 579-2320.

15. Who do I contact for code violations such as tall grass, trash outside containers, and building maintenance and repair?

For code violations, please contact our code enforcement officer at (708) 579-2320.

16. Where can I discharge my downspout or sump pump?

Sump pumps must discharge in the rear yard of your property and a minimum offset of five feet from a neighboring property. Sump pumps are not allowed to discharge in the sanitary sewer. Sump pumps may only discharge to a front yard or side yard if approved as a special circumstance by the Village Engineer. Downspouts cannot be discharged toward a neighboring property and must have a minimum offset of five feet from the lot line.

17. What is the minimum temperature in a rental unit?

The minimum temperature from October 1 through May 1 from the hours of 6:30 am to 10:30 pm is 65 degrees. For all other hours, 60 degrees is the minimum temperature.

18. Who do I contact for a heat complaint?

If you have a heat complaint you'd like to report, please contact our environmental health officer at (708) 579-2320.

19. How do I get a temporary food license?

To obtain a temporary food license, please contact our environmental health officer at (708) 579-2320.

20. How do I get to the Community Development Department?

We are located at:
53 S. La Grange Rd.
La Grange, IL 60525

If you enter the La Grange Road main doors, we are up the stairs and to the left.

21. Who can I call to order a dumpster?

Dumpsters must be provided by a scavenger licensed by the Village of La Grange:

Licensed Commercial Refuse Haulers

22. Where can I get a plat of survey for my house?

In some cases, the Village of La Grange may have a copy of your plat of survey. If not, you may need to hire a land surveyor for an updated plat. For more information, please contact the Community Development Department at (708) 579-2320.