Renovation and repair in Schaumburg, IL

Schaumburg is a village northwest of Chicago, mostly in Cook County.

Permits in Schaumburg

Building permits here are handled by the Permit Services (Community Development Department) (opens in a new tab) (Cook County (also partly DuPage County)). Before work starts, we confirm what your project needs and who will pull the permit.

Schaumburg's Express Permits skip plan review but are limited to residential roofing, siding, air conditioner, furnace, water heater, sewer repair and plumbing work.
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Residential additions, alterations and new construction need a plan-reviewed permit, as do smaller improvements like decks, fences, patios, pools, sidewalks and stoops. Residential permit applications are now filed through the Village's OpenGov portal.
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The property owner, tenant or their authorized contractor must obtain required permits, and work may start only after the permit is issued. The printed permit card and approved plans must be kept on site for the inspector.
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Inspections need at least 24 hours' notice and are booked by phone with Permit Services. The Village urges residents to confirm that roofing and siding companies hold an Illinois roofing license and a contractor's business license.
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Developer Alfred Campanelli began the Weathersfield subdivision in 1959 and eventually built more than 6,800 housing units there.
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Rules change. Facts on this page were checked on September 30, 2026; always confirm with the official office before relying on them.