Berwyn’s Building Permits Department issues the city’s building permits. Building, electrical and garage permit applications are downloaded from the city’s website and submitted in person or by email to buildingpermits@berwyn-il.gov.
This guide covers only what the city’s Building Department page confirms: filing, permit issuing times and the codes it lists. Permit fees, contractor licensing and inspections could not be checked, so confirm them with the department at 708-788-2660.
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The Building Permits Department takes the applications; the city phone listed on its page is 708-788-2660. Applications that are incomplete are not submitted for director review.
The department also runs a registration program for vacant commercial properties in the city, and posts a Work By Owner handout for homeowners doing their own work.
How to get a building permit in Berwyn
Building Permit Application, Electrical Permit Application or Garage Permit Application.
Incomplete applications are not sent for director review.
By email to buildingpermits@berwyn-il.gov or in person.
Permits are not issued after 4:30 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, or after 7:30 pm on Tuesdays.
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Berwyn lists the International Residential Code 2024, the 2023 National Electrical Code with local amendments, the International Property Maintenance Code 2012, the Illinois State Plumbing Code 2014 and the 2021 IL Energy Conservation Code.
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Call 1-855-478-4290 →Official Berwyn permitting resources
These are the primary sources behind this guide. Codes, fee schedules and procedures change — confirm the position for your filing date.
Frequently asked questions
Can I email a Berwyn permit application?
Yes, to buildingpermits@berwyn-il.gov, or submit it in person.
What time does Berwyn stop issuing permits?
4:30 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and 7:30 pm on Tuesdays.
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This guide is provided by Alliance Permitting for general information about Berwyn permitting. Requirements, fees, and procedures change; confirm details with the permitting authority before relying on them.