Building Projects and Permits for Unincorporated Areas of DuPage County

The following list includes projects that require permits from the County

Residential Projects

Building Projects

Installation or Replacement Projects

Remodel- interior or exterior alterations
Excavate on my property - 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
Replace windows, furnace, air conditioner, water heater
Install or replace a fence
Electrical work - up-grades or revisions
Install a patio or terrace
Install a fireplace - masonry or pre-fab
Install a generator - air conditioner
Revise my plans - expired permit
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

Commercial Projects

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

FAQs for building

News

Community Development has a Single Family Rehabilitation Program and are looking for qualified contractors interested in bidding on work. Check out our Contractor Registration page for more information regarding this program.

Owner's signature is required on the application at the time of submittal or a notarized signature on our owner authorization form

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Building Permit Status

Check out where your permit is in the approval process by going to My Permit Status.

customer service survey

At the conclusion of your building project we ask that you take a moment to complete our brief customer service survey on "My Permit Status" page and email that to BuildingandZoning@dupageco.org. Your feedback is important to us and we appreciate your comments.

Contact Us

Building & Zoning Department Manager:
Jim Stran

Phone:
630-407-6700

Office Hours:
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday

Address:
Jack T. Knuepfer Bldg.
421 N. County Farm Road
Wheaton, IL 60187

Email Address: BuildingandZoning@dupageco.org

Call JULIE

Call JULIE before you dig!