FAQs • Lincolnwood Village, IL • CivicEngage

How long does it take for a typical permit to be issued?: If all proper documentation has been submitted at the time of application submittal it will take 7-10 business days for a general building permit.

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Community Development FAQs

To see if you need a permit for an upcoming project, please view our required permit lists for commercial or residential projects.

2. How long does it take for a typical permit to be issued?: If all proper documentation has been submitted at the time of application submittal it will take 7-10 business days for a general building permit.

3. What do I do if the permit has not been issued after 2 weeks?: Email the Community Development email address, commdev@lwd.org.

• 2015 ICC International Building Code

• 2015 ICC International Existing Building Code

• 2015 ICC International Residential Code

• Illinois Code, Current Edition

• 2015 ICC International Fire Code

• 2018 NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code

• 2014 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code

• 2018 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code

• 2015 ICC International Mechanical Code

• 2015 ICC International Property Maintenance Code

• 2015 ICC International Fuel Gas Code

• 2015 ICC International Energy Conservation Code

• 2015 ICC Energy Conservation Code

• Illinois Plumbing Code, Current Edition

• Elevator Code, Office of the State Fire Marshall

5. Does the Village have a copy of my Plat of Survey?: The Village may have historical documents on your property. However, the best way to get a Plat of Survey is to hire a private surveyor.