Building permits in Morton Grove, IL
Every common remodeling project, the permit answer, and the exact people to call — on one page.
- Building department
- Department of Building and Inspectional Services
- Address
- 6101 Capulina Ave, Morton Grove, IL 60053
- Phone
- 847-470-5214
- How to apply
- Online permits via BS&A portal; email bldg-permits@mortongroveil.org
- Official info
- www.mortongroveil.org
Dept & phone verified July 2026 · mortongroveil.org
Permit answers by project
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 ruleAll contractors and subs (except landscapers and painters) need a Village contractor's business license.
Local ruleApplications typically require a plat of survey, plot plan, and construction plans; inspections need 24-hour notice.
Local ruleCall JULIE (811) and MG Public Works 48 hours before any digging.
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