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Do I need a permit? The North Suburbs Permit Navigator

Pick your village and project — get the permit answer, the typical fee, and your building department's direct line. Compiled from village sources and verified July 2026.

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Compiled from village building-department sources and verified July 2026. Fees shown are typical ranges unless marked verified — every page includes your department's direct line to confirm.

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Bathroom remodelPermit required · $100–$500+Kitchen remodelPermit required · $150–$800+Basement finishingPermit required · $200–$900+Deck (new or rebuild)Permit required · $100–$400 FencePermit required · $50–$150 Flooring installationNo permit needed Interior/exterior paintingNo permit needed Drywall repairNo permit needed Water heater replacementPermit required · $50–$200 Electrical work (circuits, panels)Permit required · $75–$300 Plumbing (moved or new lines)Permit required · $75–$300 Wall removal / opening a layoutPermit required · $150–$600+Window replacementIt depends — details below · $50–$250 Roof replacementIt depends — details below · $100–$400 Shed / accessory structurePermit required · $50–$200 Water damage rebuildIt depends — details below · $0–$400

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