Fox Valley & western suburbs
Elgin: permits & requirements
01 / Current forms & packets
The five replacement jobs
- Furnace & AC replacement
- Water-heater replacement
- Standby generators
- Panel & service upgrades
- EV-charger circuits
Use the official application page to select the job type and current documents.
02 / Municipal fees
Town fees, separate from our prices
Fee research checked October 24, 2026.
Registrations $0-$30 ($105 electrical exam incl. first registration). Re-inspection: $195, then $500, then $770. Furnace/AC classification can change the fee; confirm the applicable row before quoting a single number.
03 / Behind the application
Registration, bond, license & COI
Elgin requires letters of intent from licensed contractors. Mechanical work requires a $20,000 bond and a qualifying HVAC license unless an applicable sealed-plan exception applies. Electrical work requires a qualifying exam-based license. Plumbing requires the Illinois plumbing-contractor license (055). Confirm all documents and insurance requirements for your scope with the city.
04 / Inspection booking
Book the final step
Email permits@ElginIL.gov or call 311 (847-931-6001 outside city limits) to request inspections. The permit identifies the required inspections.
The local reference
Fox Valley Contractor Registration & Permit Guide - free
We keep this current for clients automatically.