Building Projects and Permits for Unincorporated Areas of Du Page County

• Permits under Residential Accessory: (Deck, Detached Garage, Driveway/sidewalk, Fence, Gazebo, Lawn Irrigation system, Patio, Retaining Wall/Seat Wall, Screen Porch, Shed, Swimming Pool/Hot Tub)
• The category of "Other Building Permits" has choices for Communication Facilities (Cell Towers), Damage Assessment (fire/water damage), Grading Permit (residential excavation/filling or Unincorporated Stormwater permits), Operations (Temporary Tents and Membrane Systems), Parking Lots and Signs.
• Demolition permits are complete demolition of structures or an interior demolition

Residential Projects   

Building Projects

• Build a house - tutorial
• Build an addition
• Build a detached garage - tutorial
• Build a deck - tutorial
• Build a shed - tutorial
• Build a screen porch - tutorial
• Build a retaining wall or seat wall
• Build a gazebo - tutorial

Installation or Replacement Projects

• Remodel- interior or exterior alterations
• Excavate on my property - this will be under a "grading permit" now in Accela.  Whether a permit is required or not please contact the sewer & water utility company for sewer or water repair or installation 
• Install a swimming pool, spa or hot tub (this is under accessory structure in Accela)
• Replace windows, furnace, air conditioner, water heater
• Install or replace a fence  (this is under accessory structure in Accela) minimum 3" above grade in portion of the easement & good side facing out
• Electrical work - up-grades or revisions
• Install a patio or terrace
• Install a fireplace - masonry or prefab
• Install a generator - air conditioner
• Amend my plans - when making a change to an issued permit or submitting a spot survey prior to a backfill inspection
• Install, replace or widen my driveway or sidewalk
• Install a lawn irrigation system
• Re-roof or reside a structure
• Install a temporary tent or membrane structure
• Install residential solar energy system

Demolishing a Structure

• Demolition of a structure or an interior demo

Commercial Projects    

• Commercial construction - new and additions - tutorial
• Remodel - interior alterations
• Install a cell tower or co-location
• Install a sign(s)

Contact Information

• To contact the Public Works Department- 630-407-6800
• To contact the Department of Transportation- 630-407-6900
• To contact the Health Department- 630-682-7979
• To contact the Stormwater Department - Drainage- 630-407-6700
• To contact the Township Highway Commissioners
• Information on Highway Impact Fees

NOTE: Contact J.U.L.I.E. before you dig at 1-800-892-0123 for underground utility locations