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PermitsDo you need a permit for a shed / accessory structure?
Permit requiredTypical fee: $50–$200 — scaled to project value in most villages.
Why (and when) a permit applies
Sheds, detached garages, and gazebos are permit items across the north suburbs — mainly to check setbacks and lot coverage. Some villages exempt very small sheds; the size threshold varies, so ask.
Inspections to expect
Placement/setback check, final.
Village by village
SkokiePermit required
EvanstonPermit required
Morton GrovePermit required
NilesPermit required
Park RidgePermit required
LincolnwoodPermit required
WilmettePermit required
GlenviewPermit required
Fees and thresholds change — a 5-minute call to the village confirms your exact case. Related guide: Deck Building Cost in Chicagoland
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