Fox Valley & western suburbs
Elmhurst: 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.
Residential fee year: May 1, 2026-April 30, 2027. Confirm combined or differently classified work before quoting.
03 / Behind the application
Registration, bond, license & COI
Contractors create an account in the Citizen Self-Service Portal and supply the required documents. Required contractor registration must be complete before the permit can be approved for payment. Confirm trade-specific bond, license and COI requirements in the portal.
04 / Inspection booking
Book the final step
Log into the Citizen Self-Service Portal, open the permit, and request the inspection. The city lists required inspections and their progress in the portal.
Official sources
Official permits, forms and inspection instructions ↗Official portal application instructions ↗The local reference
Fox Valley Contractor Registration & Permit Guide - free
We keep this current for clients automatically.