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Do you need a permit for a water heater replacement?

Yes. Gas, venting and scald-protection details make a water heater swap a permit item in the north suburbs, typically $50 to $200, with one final inspection of the connections and venting. It is cheap insurance against carbon monoxide and pressure-relief mistakes, and the inspection takes minutes once the unit is in.

Typical fee: $50-$200, scaled to project value in most villages.

Why and when does a permit apply?

Gas, venting, and scald-protection details make water heaters a permit item in the north suburbs; the inspection is cheap insurance against carbon monoxide and pressure-relief mistakes.

Inspections to expect

Final inspection of connections and venting.

Village by village

Fees and thresholds change; a 5-minute call to the village confirms your exact case. Related guide: Water Damage: The First 48 Hours Decide Everything