Building Permit Application

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For large projects, such as new home construction or building additions, different submittal requirements apply. Please contact bldg [at] riverwoods.gov (bldg[at]riverwoods[dot]gov) for more information.

Please complete this application and submit to the Building Department with the following:

  • Copies of the plans, specifications or scope of work (submit 2 copies if applying in-person)
  • For External Projects, submit an up-to-date Plat of Survey 
  • Certificates of of Liability Insurance for all Contractors, naming the Village of Riverwoods as the additionally insured/certified holder.
  • Licenses for Plumber, Electrician, or Roofer
  • Inspections are required on all permits
  • $80 fee for each inspection
  • Additional Consultant Fees may be incurred after the permit has been issued
  • Permits expire one year after date of issuance
  • Maximum Road Weight Limit is 6 tons per axle for divisible loads
  • Work hours are Mon-Fri, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Sat 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Applicant Information
Owner Information
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Commercial Project Type of Work to be Performed:
Commercial Project Type of Work to be Performed:
Residential Project Type of Work to be Performed:
Residential Project Type of Work to be Performed:
This may include: Drawing/ Scope of Work Proposal/Contract
One file only.
10 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png, pdf.
This may include: Drawing/ Scope of Work Proposal/Contract
One file only.
50 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png, pdf..
This project will involve the following contractors:
This project will involve the following contractors:
General Contractor Information
One file only.
10 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png, pdf.
Architect Information
One file only.
10 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png, pdf.
Concrete Contractor Information
One file only.
10 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png, pdf.
Electrical Contractor Information
One file only.
10 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png, pdf.
One file only.
10 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png, pdf.
Mechanical Contractor Information
One file only.
10 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png, pdf.
One file only.
10 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png, pdf.
Plumbing Contractor Information
One file only.
10 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png, pdf.
One file only.
10 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png, pdf.
Roofing Contractor Information
One file only.
10 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png, pdf.
One file only.
10 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png, pdf.
Select "I AGREE" to confirm that all information in this application is true and that the applicant and owner agree to terms and conditions set forth in this Building Permit Application
Select "I AGREE" to confirm that all information in this application is true and that the applicant and owner agree to terms and conditions set forth in this Building Permit Application
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