Building Permits
Permits
Permit applications can be found on our Forms / Permits page.
Building personnel are responsible for reviewing building plans and issuing permits. If you’re putting in a new water heater or shed, or constructing a residential, commercial or industrial building, the work requires some type of permit or approval. Permits for all construction activity are issued by the Community Development Department following approval of specific building plans. View the specific work that does or does not require a permit (PDF).
How to Submit Applications for Permits
The list of permits and applications can be found in our Reference Desk section. Click the link to view the online permits and applications.
Online / Electronic:
Applications can be submitted via email to permits@cville.org.
Please reference the Project/Job address in the subject line. Attach all required documents in PDF format. (The system does not accept jpg.)
Please see the checklists in the building permit guide: https://il-carpentersville.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/1269/Building-Permit-Guide-Residential-PDF
Following is the list of permit types that can be submitted via e-mail:
- Air Conditioning Installation/Replacement
- Fence Permit
- Furnace Installation/Replacement
- Siding Permit
- Roof Permit
- Solar Panel Permit
- Water Heater Replacement
Any permit that requires lot coverage calculations and/or structural plan reviews does not qualify for electronic submittals, such as driveways, service walks, sheds, and decks etc.
Mail: Completed application forms and all required documents from the checklists can be sent to the Village via US Mail, FedEx, UPS, etc. Packages should be sent to:
Village of Carpentersville
Attn: Community Development
1200 LW Besinger Drive, Room 206
Carpentersville, IL 60110
TIPS: For all three options above, make sure that the application is filled out COMPLETELY. Do not leave any fields on the form blank. For example, if the form requires information about a contractor but you are doing the work yourself, please list your information as the contractor. If the form has a checklist, please check the appropriate box on each row and make sure to enclose or attach all pertinent items from the checklist. Make sure that you provide us with an e-mail address and a phone number, and we will contact you if you are missing something. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to call us at 847-551-3478. We check messages frequently, so please leave a detailed voicemail message if we don’t answer right away.
How to Pay for Permits
Once the plan review is complete, the plan reviewer will email the approval with the permit application # to reference and the options of payment.
Online Payments:
Online Payments are processed the next business day:
https://magic.collectorsolutions.com/magic-ui/Login/village-of-carpentersville.
(Enter the Payment Amount provided to you by Village staff (please note that an additional user fee will apply, equal to $0.50 for an eCheck or equal to the greater of $1 or 2.25% for credit cards).
Mail: Checks or money orders can be mailed to the Village. Please reference the permit number on the check. Envelopes should be sent to:
Village of Carpentersville
Attn: Community Development
1200 LW Besinger Drive, Room 206
Carpentersville, IL 60110
Village Hall Drop Box: Put a check or money order into a letter-sized envelope and place the envelope into the silver metal drop box located at the Village Hall. The drive-up drop box is located in the parking lot near the southwest corner of the building. Please make sure the outside of your envelope reads, “Community Development, Room 206.” Please do not deposit cash in the drop box.
*What is the next step?
Once the payment is processed, the permit card/plans will then be issued via email. Print and place permit card in window.
SCHEDULE INSPECTION(S)
**(Provide Permit #, date and time frame (AM or PM)**
EMAIL request to permits@cville.org or call the main line #847-551-3478
*What is the next step?
Once the payment is processed, the permit card/plans will then be issued via email. Print and place permit card in window.
SCHEDULE INSPECTION(S)
**(Provide Permit #, date and time frame (AM or PM)**
EMAIL request to permits@cville.org or call the main line #847-551-3478