The Village has implemented express permitting to expedite certain building permits. These permits require a single application and are processed "over-the-counter" while the customer waits.
Express permits will be issued immediately provided that the proper documentation is submitted and the contractors have registered with the Village.
Eligible Projects
- Air Conditioners
- Emergency Repairs
- Roofs
- Water Heaters
- Furnaces
- Water Service Repairs
- Chimneys
- Gutters
- Siding
- Windows (for structures that are not subject to Historic Preservation requirements)
- Dumpsters
- Parking Lot Paving
- Soffits
- Electrical Upgrades
- Tuckpointing
Contractor License Required
To ensure that contractors working within the Village meet standard requirements, contractors must be licensed with the Village before work begins and before a permit is approved. Contractors can be licensed on the spot by completing the required application, paying the $100 registration fee, submitting a certificate of insurance and providing and original, signed $25,000 surety bond. Learn more about contractor licensing requirements.
Documents Required
To receive an express permit, the following must be provided: