Building permits in Tinley Park are handled by the Village Building Division of the Community Development Department, 16250 S. Oak Park Avenue. The village has a professional service agreement with Lakeside Consultants to carry out plan reviews and inspections, and permit applications are taken on BS&A Online.
This guide covers Tinley Park’s permit office, contractor licensing, fees, codes, fence rules and inspections.
What requires a building permit in Tinley Park?
The village’s basic permit fees cover decks, driveways, fences, patios, sheds, garages and pools. Fence permits are required for all new or replacement fencing and need a plat of survey with the fence drawn in place; fences are limited to six (6) feet, and postholes must reach frost depth of at least 42 inches.
A business taking over a previously occupied commercial or industrial space needs a Change of Use/Owner permit before the lease or sale is complete; the application fee is $50, and no certificate of occupancy or business license is issued until it is done.
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Who handles permitting in Tinley Park?
Village Building Division, Community Development Department: 16250 S. Oak Park Avenue, Tinley Park, Illinois 60477, (708) 444-5100, building@tinleypark.org. Lakeside Consultants carries out plan reviews and inspections for the village.
Tinley Park lies in both Cook and Will counties: the latest Census estimate is 55,140 for the village, of which 47,446 are in Cook County and 7,694 in Will County. For demolition in the Cook County part, Cook County’s Department of Environment and Sustainability issues demolition permits through its online portal; residential structures cost $300 for the first structure and $150 for each additional one (312-603-8200).
The Plan Commission meets at 7 p.m. on the first and third Thursday of the month at Village Hall, 16250 S. Oak Park Ave.; its members also serve as the Zoning Board of Appeals, and it hears annexations, PUDs, rezoning, special uses and variances.
Contractor licensing in Tinley Park
A Village of Tinley Park Contractor’s License is required for all contractors: $200 for a general contractor and $100 for a sub-contractor. Electrical registrations are accepted from the ICC, Chicago, Elgin, Libertyville, Orland Park, Ottawa, Peoria and Woodstock.
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Get a free quote →Homeowners may do their own work except changing the electric service, which must be done by a licensed electrical contractor. Plumbing permit applications must include a letter of intent on the licensed plumber’s business stationery.
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
Tinley Park permit costs and fees
- Basic permits (inspection included): $50 for a deck, driveway, fence, patio or shed; $125 for a garage; $100 for an above-ground and $200 for an in-ground pool.
- Residential building permits: $50 for work costing $0 to $6,000, rising to $160 for $24,000 to $30,000, then $160 + $6 for each $1,000 over $30,000.
- Commercial permits over $30,000: $200 + $8 for each $1,000.
- Plan review: 5% of the total permit fee ($50 minimum) plus any third-party review costs; inspections $50 each.
- Water/sewer tap-on: $6,000 residential; commercial from $7,250 for a 1-inch service to $68,000 for a 4-inch service.
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Register with the village with a valid license and current Certificate of Insurance, then link the BS&A account with the PIN the village provides.
Fence permits need a plat of survey with the fence drawn in place.
Permits are usually processed within 7-10 business days.
A permit is valid for six (6) months from issue and is void if work has not started within three (3) months, unless the Building Official approves a written extension request.
A building permit carries a validity period set by Tinley Park; confirm the expiry on phased or delayed work before it passes. Permit validity in Illinois
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The village’s Comprehensive Building Code was revised and adopted July 20, 2026. Its current codes include the 2024 International Building Code, the 2024 International Residential Code, the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code and the 2023 National Electrical Code.
Inspections in Tinley Park
Request inspections online in BS&A until 3:00pm the day before, marking AM (8:00 AM - 12:00 PM) or PM (1:00 PM - 3:30 PM) in the comment box. There are no plumbing inspections in the PM hours. Older permits numbered “BL” are requested with a fillable form emailed to building@tinleypark.org.
Official Tinley Park permitting resources
These are the primary sources behind this guide. Codes, fee schedules and procedures change — confirm the position for your filing date.
- Tinley Park Building Division
- Tinley Park building permits
- Tinley Park permit fees
- Tinley Park contractor licensing
- Cook County demolition permitting
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Who inspects work in Tinley Park?
Lakeside Consultants carries out plan reviews and inspections under a professional service agreement with the village.
Can I get an afternoon plumbing inspection in Tinley Park?
No. There are no plumbing inspections in the PM hours.
How long is a Tinley Park permit valid?
Six (6) months from issue, and it is void if work has not started within three (3) months unless an extension is approved.
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