For your convenience, the Building Department is open Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. We will be happy to serve you in-person at 600 Main St. NW, by calling 815-937-3575 or via email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. After hours, you may leave a message and a representative will get back with you during normal business hours.
Yes, most construction activities require a permit. For your own protection and best interest, it is always best to check with the Building Department before beginning any construction, alterations or repair work. Failure to obtain a building permit could result in a fine or an order to stop work. For questions or concerns, please contact our Building Department at 815-937-3575 Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. After hours, you may leave a message and a representative will get back with you during normal business hours.
- A completed building permit application, click the button below:
Building Permit Application - A copy of your plat of survey showing existing and proposed structures for outside construction
- Pertinent drawings or blueprints
- Contractor name, address and phone number
- Homeowner’s Association information (where applicable)
Yes, inspections are required for all work. It is best to contact the Building Department at 815-937-3575 ahead of time to schedule an inspection. Building Department hours are 7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Yes, for your convenience and area residents, the following times apply:
- Construction Times: Start @ 6:00 a.m., Stop @ 10:00 p.m.
- Post Holes: Post holes must be a minimum of 42” deep and must be inspected before being filled. This is based on the frost level in our location.
- Framing: Once the framing is complete and before deck boards are installed, we require a rough-in framing inspection for decks.
- Fencing: Every swimming pool shall be protected by a fence enclosure as required for residential use, with a height of not less than 48”, nor more than 6’, and shall be equipped with a self-closing gate that opens outward and a latch that meets code requirements.
- Safety Covers: Pool safety covers are no longer allowed as a safety barrier for pools.
- Maximum size of an accessory structure shall not exceed 14’ x 14’ or 200 square feet.
- Sheds shall be a minimum of 10’ from other buildings, a minimum of 3’ from an interior side lot line and a minimum of 5’ from the rear property line.
- At no time shall these buildings be placed in any type of easement. Said buildings must be at least 1’ away from any easement.
If you have a gravel or concrete driveway, you must replace it with concrete. If you have an asphalt driveway, you may replace it with asphalt.
Yes, you may extend your driveway; however, there must be 3’ of grass from the edge of the driveway to the lot line. The extension must be concrete or brick pavers – not gravel or asphalt.
All Village of Bourbonnais ordinances can be found by clicking the button below.
