Building Department

• PERMIT & FEE INSPECTION

Fees for traditional permits are based on the job cost. All contractors doing work within the village limits of Park Forest must be licensed by the Village. Fees are detailed below.

Permits

The Building Department issues several types of permits. You will need a permit for the kinds of work described below, whether you do the work yourself or employ a contractor for the job. Building Permit forms are available from the Building Department - 350 Victory Drive, second floor at the Village Hall.

To apply for a permit you will need the permit application, the permit fee, and a copy of the proposal your contractor (licensed by the Village of Park Forest) has given you.  If your licensed contractor is applying for the permit, we require the homeowner's signature on either the proposal or the building permit application. 

Home Improvement Permits are issued for:

• roofing installation or replacement
• siding, soffit, and gutter installation or replacement
• concrete driveway work
• asphalt driveway/parking lot paving
• The fee is $60.

• $250 worth or less of work - no fee but permit required
• $251 to $1,500 worth of work - $60 fee
• $1,501 to $2,000 worth of work - $100 fee
• $2.001 worth of work and over - $100 fee plus $10.00 per thousand on valuations over $2,001  

Improvement Permits are issued for:

• installation of residential central air conditioning units
• storage sheds
• built-in and freestanding fireplaces
• above-ground swimming pools
• satellite dishes
• fence (erection of new) or repairs (existing)
• The fee is $40.