Skokie’s Building & Inspection Services Division answers permit questions for the village. Permits are filed online, at skokiepermits.com, as either Over-the-Counter permits for simple jobs with no plan review or Building Permits that need plan review.
This guide covers Skokie’s permit office, what needs a permit, filing, review times, codes and inspections. No building permit fee schedule was found on the village website, so ask the division for fees.
What requires a building permit in Skokie?
Skokie lists roof replacement, siding, gutters, tuckpointing and same-size window replacement as work that does not need a permit. Fences, patios, sheds, AC units, furnaces and driveways do need one.
Larger projects may need Appearance Commission, Plan Commission or Zoning Board of Appeals approval before a building permit is issued.
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Who handles permitting in Skokie?
Building & Inspection Services Division: permit questions at 847-933-8223 or building@skokie.org. Village Hall is at 5127 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL 60077 (847-673-0500), open Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and Wednesday 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
Drop-in permit review hours at Village Hall: building permit review Tuesdays 1:00-2:00pm and Wednesdays 12:30-1:30pm; electrical Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00-3:00pm; plumbing/mechanical Mondays and Thursdays 4:00-5:00pm.
Permit types and review times in Skokie
Over-the-Counter permits are for simple jobs with no plan review, such as AC units, furnaces, water heaters and private sewer repairs. Building Permits need plan review.
Published first-review times: decks, fences, sheds and other accessory structures 6 working days; detached garages, porches and carports 8 working days; engineering permits 11 working days. In-person submissions add two working days.
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Get a free quote →Both the homeowner and the contractor must sign Skokie permit forms, and all contractors must be licensed and bonded.
Illinois licenses plumbers through the Department of Public Health and roofing contractors through the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation; there is no state general contractor or electrician licence, and many jurisdictions require local registration. Contractor credentials in Illinois
How to get a building permit in Skokie
Roofs, siding, gutters, tuckpointing and same-size windows need no permit; fences, patios, sheds and driveways do.
Larger projects may need the Appearance Commission, Plan Commission or Zoning Board of Appeals first.
Made within 18 months for additions, new buildings and ground signs; within 5 years for detached garages, flatwork, gazebos, pergolas, porches and carports. Submit the original digital file: scans or photos are rejected.
Over-the-Counter or Building Permit at skokiepermits.com, signed by homeowner and contractor.
Display the permit placard in a street-facing window.
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Call 1-855-478-4290 →A building permit carries a validity period set by Skokie; confirm the expiry on phased or delayed work before it passes. Permit validity in Illinois
Building codes in Skokie
Skokie enforces the 2021 International Building Code with amendments, the 2020 National Electric Code with amendments, and its own Bird Strike Mitigation Design Requirements.
Inspections in Skokie
Skokie schedules building inspections in two-hour windows (for example 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.), and applicants can ask for a morning or afternoon slot. Final inspection requests must be made in writing.
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Get a free quote →Official Skokie permitting resources
These are the primary sources behind this guide. Codes, fee schedules and procedures change — confirm the position for your filing date.
- Skokie building and renovation permits
- How to apply for a Skokie building permit
- Skokie permit review timelines
- Skokie current building codes
Frequently asked questions
Does a roof replacement need a permit in Skokie?
No. Skokie lists roof replacement, siding, gutters, tuckpointing and same-size window replacement as work that does not need a permit.
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Get a free quote →How recent must my plat of survey be in Skokie?
Within 18 months for additions, new buildings and ground signs, and within 5 years for detached garages, porches, carports and similar work.
How do I ask for a final inspection in Skokie?
In writing; final inspection requests must be made in writing.
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