Building permits in Lincolnwood, IL
Lincolnwood's Community Development Department reviews complete applications within 10 business days and does not accept partial ones. Expect to attach a signed, itemized contractor proposal with cost breakouts, and use the online portal, since paper submittals take longer. The table below gives the permit answer for each common project, then the local rules.
- Building department
- Community Development Department
- Address
- 6900 N Lincoln Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712
- Phone
- 847-673-7402
- How to apply
- Online portal: lincolnwood.onlama.com (paper submittals take longer)
- Official info
- www.lincolnwoodil.org
Dept & phone verified July 2026 · lincolnwoodil.org
Which projects need a permit in Lincolnwood?
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
Fees and thresholds change; a 5-minute call to the village confirms your exact case.
Local rulePlan reviews are completed within 10 business days; partial applications are not accepted.
Local ruleSigned, itemized contractor proposals with cost breakouts are required with the application.
Local ruleThe Village publishes exact Permits-Required lists for residential and commercial work, and we can walk you through them.
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