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Do you need a permit for a window replacement?

It depends on the opening. A same-size window in the same opening is exempt in most villages, and Skokie says so explicitly. Changing the opening size, adding a window or projecting a bay or bow window needs a permit, typically $50 to $250, with a final inspection. Five minutes with the village settles it.

Typical fee: $50-$250, scaled to project value in most villages.

Why and when does a permit apply?

Same-size, in-the-same-opening replacements are exempt in most villages (Skokie says so explicitly). Changing the opening size, adding a window, or bay/bow projections = permit.

Inspections to expect

Final (when permitted).

Village by village

Fees and thresholds change; a 5-minute call to the village confirms your exact case. Related guide: Which Remodels Actually Add Value in Chicagoland?