Submittal Requirements
The Building Department has various requirements for all permit applications. Payments for permits can be made with cash, credit card, or check. Please note, over the counter permits and contractor's licenses will not be processed without payment. Please contact the Village Hall at 708-449-8840 for current Garage Sale regulations. The Village of Berkeley requires that all contractors, per Village Ordinance 02-63, have a current Contractor's License. To obtain a license, the Village of Berkeley requires a Certificate of Liability Insurance naming the Village of Berkeley as additionally insured and a $10,000.00 Surety Bond. Below are submittal requirements for each of the listed permits:
Permit Information:
Windows/Exterior Doors/Gutters
Adopted Village Building Codes:
The Village of Berkeley has adopted the following codes for Building Inspections and Code Enforcement matters:
Applications and Forms:
Bond Refund Application
Building Permit Application
Contractor's License Application
General Contractor Listing Form
Sign Application
Business License Application
Licensed Contractors in Berkeley:
The Village of Berkeley does not, in any way, endorse or recommend the use of any company required to register with the Village. For inquires about licensed contractors in Berkeley, please call Village Hall at 708-449-8840.
For new construction or demolition, the Village requires a licensed contractor.