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1. When is a building permit required?

A building permit is required for any commercial and residential construction projects that entail an addition or remodeling of the existing conditions. The following require a building permit:
- Fences Roofs
- Decks
- Porches
- Patios
- Garages
- Sheds

If in doubt please contact the Building Department at 847-719-7484.

You will not need a permit if you are making only cosmetic changes to your home. But if you are doing any electrical or plumbing work, a permit is required.

2. How do I obtain a building permit?

A permit can be obtained by visiting the Village Hall at 850 Waukegan Road or download an application for this website. 

General Permit Submission Information Form (PDF).

3. How much does a building permit cost?

The cost of the permit is generally based on the cost of the job; however there are other costs that may be included depending on the type of project which is planned. 

a list of fees.

4. How do I check on the status of a building permit application that I have submitted?

When you submit your building permit, you may be given an approximate plan review time. This review time will vary depending on the size of your project, the time of year, review of the drainage and grading plans by the Village Engineering Department as well as how many other permit applications are in line ahead of yours. Once plan review has begun on your permit application, the homeowner and contractor will be contacted if the plan reviewer has any questions or problems, or any additional information is needed.

Once your plans and permits have been approved, the homeowner and/or contractor will be notified that they are ready to be picked up, and of the total permit cost due. Plans and permit fees may be paid at the Village Hall. You may call the Building Department and ask what the status of your permit review is, but please keep in mind the approximate plan review time you were told when you submitted your plans was only an estimate on the departments work load at the time and unforeseen projects throughout the Village of Deerfield may have taken priority. Please keep in mind that the homeowner and the contractor will be called if there are questions or problems and will be called when the plans and permit are ready for pick up.