Building Permits Building Permits

• What is a building permit? It is a license that grants legal permission to begin a building project and verifies that the work meets local building and fire code compliance and to ensure public safety.

• Do I need a permit? Permits are required for virtually all & new construction, alterations, repairs, demolition, and movement of any building or structure, including decks, fences, sheds, and new electrical or plumbing work.

• What work does not require a permit? Generally, finish work like painting, wallpapering, tiling, or installing cabinets and countertops without plumbing or electrical connections does not require a permit.

• What happens if I start work without a permit? You will be subject to a penalty of DOUBLE the permit fee.

1. Submit application and plans: Submit a completed application, along with drawings, plans, an other required documents, to Village Hall at 511 W Main Street, PO Box 550, Kirkland IL 60146, or email to l.scidmore@villageofkirkland.com.
2. Pay Initial Plan Review Fee: This fee is due at the time of submitting your building permit application and plans. There is a fee for each submitted plan review, therefore be sure to provide all the necessary documentation with your 1st submission.
3. Wait for Plan Review: B&F Construction Code Services, Inc. will review your plans for compliance with all applicable codes.
4. Make corrections: if corrections are needed, B&F will provide the Village Clerk with a Partial Submittal letter explaining the additional documentation needed to complete the review. The Village Clerk will provide you a copy of the letter.
5. Pay fees: Once your plans are approved, the Village Clerk will contact you for the final permit fee and any additional fees.
6. Receive the permit: After paying the fees, the permit is issued and work may begin. You may not begin work until the permit is issued and displayed on the property.

• Inspections: You are responsible for calling B&F for all required inspections as outlined in your permit package.

• Timed deadlines: Work must begin within 180 days of permit issuance.

• Project suspension: The permit becomes void if construction is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days.

• Inspection for progress: To avoid the permit being considered abandoned, inspections must be scheduled at least every six months following the commencement of work.

• Failed inspections: Failed inspection(s) will result in a $55 re-inspection fee per failed inspection, which must be paid at Village Hall before another inspection is scheduled.

Return your completed Building Permit application to:
Leslie Scidmore, Village Clerk at l.scidmore@villageofkirkland.com or visit Village Hall at 511 W Main Street, PO Box 550, Kirkland, IL 60146. If you have questions contact Village Hall at 815-522-6179.

Contact B&F Construction Code Services, Inc. at 847-428-7010 for all inspections or project inquiries. 24-hour notice required for inspections. To pay for the additional $55 re-inspection fee for a failed inspection, call Village Hall at 815-522-6179 or visit our website at www.villageofkirkland.com to pay online. Please provide your Building Permit number when making this payment.