Applications & Permits

Fees

• Fee Schedule (PDF) - List of Permit, License, and Inspection Fees. 

Business License

• Business License Application  - The first step of applying for a business license is to submit a Zoning Verification Request. Once you have submitted a Zoning Verification Request (PDF), you will be contacted by the Clerk's Office.  
• Zoning Verification Request (PDF) - This form must be filled out and approved before receiving a business license application from the Clerk's Office.
• Contractor’s License Application (PDF) - Any contractor who wants to do business in the Village of River Grove must be licensed by the Village of River Grove. A contractor’s license is valid from May 1st through April 30th of the following year.
• Fire Extinguisher Services License Application (PDF)- Any Fire Extinguisher Service Company wanting to service fire extinguishers in River Grove must be licensed by the River Grove Fire Department.

Permit Applications

All projects are subject to a permit fee based on the scope of the project. 

• Building Permit Application (PDF) - All remodeling plans valued at over $100 will require a building permit. This includes projects such as windows, doors, decks, concrete work, or other general construction.   Building permit process 
• Contractor’s License Application (PDF) - Any contractor who wants to do business in the Village of River Grove must be licensed by the Village of River Grove. A contractor’s license is valid from May 1st through April 30th of the following year.
• Demolition Permit Application(PDF) - Cook County demolition permit must be obtained before a village permit is issued.
• Dumpster Permit Application (PDF) - There is a $100 fee for placing a dumpster in a village street or right-of-way.
• Electrical Permit Application (PDF) - Any electrical work requires a permit. The value of the work will determine the cost of the permit.
• HVAC-Mechanical Permit Application (PDF) - Any HVAC work requires a permit. The value of the work will determine the cost of the permit.
• Plumbing Permit Application (PDF) - Only plumbing permits require a Letter of Intent. The contractor will be required to supply this letter.
• Right-of-Way Permit (PDF) - This permit covers the operation and presence of specified equipment, material or facility on the right of way, that may be related to the authorized work and is subject to all provisions of the Village of River Grove's code.
• Roofing Permit (PDF) - This permit is required for any roofing that needs to be repaired/replaced on house, garage or structure.
• Sign Permit Application (PDF) - Any type of permanent or temporary signage requires this permit. Please view Chapter 13 of the Village Code for additional info.

Property Transfer Applications

• Property Owner Form (PDF) - Required for any transfer, name and/or address change.
• Commercial Building Transfer Application (PDF) - Any property transfer in the Village of River Grove will require a pre-sale inspection.
• Condominium Real Estate Transfer Application (PDF) - Any property transfer in the Village of River Grove will require a pre-sale inspection
• Exempt Transfer Application (PDF) - Only zoning inspection is required.
• Single Family Real Estate Transfer Application (PDF) - Any property transfer in the Village of River Grove will require a pre-sale inspection.
• Rental Unit Transfer Application (PDF) -Any property transfer in the Village of River Grove will require a pre-sale inspection.