Visit the Online Portal to submit a permit application electronically.

Download the Building Permit Application for all permits to be submitted  in person at Village Hall.

See the Village's simple and easy residential permit fees in the fee code schedule.

The Village Board has also approved incentive options to encourage the installation of fire sprinklers in single family construction projects.

The Green Buildings Grant Program provides up to $10,000 to qualifying businesses, commercial or industrial property owners for the installation of energy conservation technology. The program covers up to 50% of eligible project costs. If your project decreases net total energy consumption, it may be grant eligible. Examples of eligible project include Green Roofs, Rooftop Solar Panels, Geothermal Installation, Rainwater Harvesting, and Micro Wind Turbines. For questions, email communitydevelopment@mountprospect.org

The Village requires six (6) sets of plans for all projects in person at Village Hall; all commercial projects require architecturally stamped plans, while some residential projects will require an Architect.  Additional forms may be required; refer to the list below for more information.

Building Permit Supplemental Information
The following packets include helpful information that supplement the building permit application. Review them prior to beginning your project and use them as reference throughout.

For Parking Lot Sealcoats and Restripes: 
Permits are not required to sealcoat and restripe commercial and residential parking lots if they are restriped in-kind. 

Note: 

• It is the property owner(s) and contractor(s) responsibility to follow all Accessible Code Standards, including but not limited to Illinois Accessibility Code and Environmental Barriers Act requirements.
• It is the property owner(s) and contractor(s) responsibility to contact the Fire Prevention Bureau at (847) 818-5253 to review any fire lane and hydrant striping requirements.
• The Illinois Attorney General’s Disability Rights Bureau is the State agency that enforces state and federal laws that protect the rights of people with disabilities to provide equal access to buildings, housing, and services, including the Environmental Barriers Act. Any complaints regarding accessibility standards are investigated by the Illinois Attorney General’s office after a complaint is filed with their office.

Garage Sale Permits are not required however all previous limitations still apply.

Department Information
Building Division Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Phone: 847/870-5675
Fax: 847/870-6620

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