The Village of Round Lake Beach wants to ensures the safe and lawful use of buildings and properties according to the International Building Code, and local ordinances. We facilitate development with integrity, efficiency, and professionalism. The Building Department is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all Round Lake Beach residents and businesses working together to provide a safer and better community.
Permit Procedure
1. Obtain a permit application applicable to your project.
2. Make sure that all information on application is filled out and all documents required are submitted with your application. Please direct all questions to [email protected].
3. If a contractor is going to be doing the work contractors are required to register with the Village and they need to submit documentation for their registration. A permit application from a contractor requires the property owner’s approval.
4. Over the counter applications generally take 24 hours for approval if all information is provided.
5. If permit requires review, review is done in house and typical turn around for review is 7-10 business days if all information is provided.
6. After approval, payment is required, all permits are released and approved by Building official
Permits are required for most work to be done on a property.
Contractor Registration
All contractors conducting work in the Village are required to register with VRLB annually, including submission of an application, fee and proper licensing. Please be aware that registration and permit applications will be denied if a contractor owes money to VRLB and/or if the contractor has more than ten open projects within the village at any one time. Contractors that neglect to call for all required inspections will be fined $100 per missed inspection; repeated occurrences may cause a contractor to be banned from working in the village.
Application for Contractor Registration
Inspections
All permits will require one or more inspections to verify work is being done in compliance with Village codes. The number and type of inspections is detailed on the application. The cost for required inspections are included as part of the permit fee. However, additional fees will be charged for cancellations, no-shows and re-inspections required due to a failed inspection. Actual inspections are always required; pictures will not be accepted in lieu of an inspection. Please be aware:
- It is the owner’s responsibility to call the Village to schedule all inspections (not vice-versa).
- Continuing work without scheduling an inspection at the designated time may result in the Village requiring dismantling of work to assure work has been done in compliance with codes.
- Inspections cannot be scheduled without 48 business hours of advance notice.
- Inspections are assigned a time frame: 7:30am to 9:30am, 9:30am to 11:15am or 12:15pm to 3pm.
- Owners/Contractors must be ready at the beginning of the assigned inspection time frame or will be charged a re-inspection fee. Inspectors cannot wait at the property while you finish your work.
- inspection requests can also be sent via email to: [email protected]
Prior to any digging make sure to call JULIE
JULIE
Reasons a Permit May be Denied
There are three primary factors that prevent permit approval:
(1) Application submission is incorrect or incomplete,
(2) Drawings or specs do not conform to Village codes, or
(3) The property has open invoices, liens or code violations.
The Village will work with you to resolve any such issue so that your permit request can eventually be approved.
Fees
Varies: Permit Fee
$30: Per Each Re-Inspection
$25: Cancellation within 24 Hours of Scheduled Inspection
$5: Replace Permit Card
$10: Permit Extension
$100; Working without proper inspections
$250: Working without a permit
Click Here to make a payment. You will need the Property address or permit number.
(At this time Bonds and Contractor Registration fees are not available for online payment.)
Click Here for a guide if you need assistance making your online payment.
Permit Expiration & Extension
Permits are good for 90 days from the date issued, and may be automatically extended for an additional 90 days one time only for $10. A second and final extension requires special approval and will only be permitted if the applicant has achieved substantial progress toward completion. Upon expiration, a new permit application and application fee is required.
Project Submittal Requirements
Click on the appropriate link for details about what must be included as part of the application submission, required inspections and permit fee.
