Homeowner Allowance for Repairs: Homeowners are entitled to a $1,500 per year allowance for repairs they perform themselves. A building permit will be given free of charge up to this allowance. Homeowners must still apply for a building permit, even if the cost does not exceed $1,500. The allowance does not apply to work performed by contractors.
Special Exemptions: No fees for permits and inspections for installing lifts for persons with disabilities. Contractors must still apply for permits and undergo inspections. No permit fees for charitable, religious, educational entities, school districts, local government units, or other IRS-exempt entities. This exemption does not include other fees like plan examination, sprinkler review, electrical review, and fire prevention review fees.
Permit & Inspection Fees: For residential structures, the fee is 2% of the construction cost, but not less than the minimum fees. A notarized affidavit and a copy of the contract are required. For commercial structures, the fee is 3% of the construction cost, with the same minimum fee requirement. Applies to mixed-use structures as well. Various works have minimum fees, ranging from $30 to $200.
Minimum Fee Schedule: Air Conditioning, Antenna, Asphalt, Carpentry, Cement, Drywall, Electrical, Fencing, Garage Door, Glazing, Gutter Hanging, Heating, Masonry, Plastering, Plumbing, Refrigeration, Roofing, Siding, Steel Work, Windows are all $55 each. Storm Windows are $30. Demolition and Wrecking is $200.
Demolition & Wrecking Permits: Adequate proof of property ownership is required for a demolition or wrecking permit. If the applicant’s name differs from the property owner’s, the permit will be denied unless a notarized affidavit from the owner authorizes the application.
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Cicero Town Hall
4949 West Cermak Road
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 656-3600
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Monday thru Friday
8AM -6PM
