Note: As of January 01, 2020 all contractor registrations will renew on a calendar year basis and expire December 31 of the current year.

Issuance of Permits
The Community Development Department issues building permits for all matters concerning the erection, construction, alteration, addition, removal, and demolition of buildings and structures.

Code Compliance
The Department protects structure and property standards through the enforcement of building, electrical, and plumbing codes, as well as the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of La Grange. All construction and remodeling, including fences, swimming pools, and accessory buildings are inspected for compliance with minimum code requirement.

Resources

Applications and forms Brick paver driveway aprons  Building codes  Building permit fees  Building permits required  Construction hours  Contractor registration  Deck specifications

Demolitions  Garage specifications  Grading / drainage review policy Inspection scheduling  Required Inspections Licensed haulers  Plan review requirements  Solar Energy Systems (effective 10/28/19 the Village will waive certain fees associated with solar energy system permits) Swimming pool requirements

For More Information
If you have any questions regarding the operations of the Village, or concerns which you would like to share, please contact Community Development at (708) 579-2320.

The Village has received the SolSmart Bronze designation from the U.S. Department of Energy for its commitment to furthering solar development.