Berwyn, IL
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Mission Statement
The Building Department's mission is to provide quality customer service to the community that is efficient, comprehensive and helpful, to safeguard life, health, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling the construction, quality of materials, use of all buildings and structures, and city ordinances within the City of Berwyn.
Building permits will not be issued after 4:30 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and after 7:30 pm on Tuesdays.
Considering a home project or making necessary repairs in your home?
Please review the document below before you begin your project/s:
- What Requires a Building Permit ?
- Before You Hire, Read This Flyer
- Que Requiere Un Permiso De Construcción ?
- Antes de Contratar, Lea Este Folleto
- Swimming Pool Information
Non-commercial, residential repairs and updates to your property is permitted. Please review the document/s below before you begin your project/s:
- Work By Owner Handout (Obras Por Mano de Propietarios)
- Remodeling Requirements
Building Permit Applications:
Building permit applications can be downloaded and submitted in person or via email to buildingpermits@berwyn-il.gov . Incomplete applications will NOT be submitted for director review.
Applications:
Vacant Commercial Property Registration:
A program has been established for the identification, registration, and regulation of vacant commercial properties within the City of Berwyn.
- Vacant Commercial Property Registration Online Application Submittal Portal
- Printable Vacant Commercial Property Registration Form
- Vacant Commercial Property Appeal Form
Applicable Codes
- International Building Code 2012
- International Residential Code 2012
- International Property Maintenance Code 2012
- National Electrical Code 2011 with Local Amendments
- Construction Requirements
- Requisitos de Constuccion