Fox Valley & western suburbs
South 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
The links above open the official residential application packet, revision October 2023. Confirm the current packet and replacement-work requirements with Community Development before filing.
02 / Municipal fees
Town fees, separate from our prices
Fee research checked October 24, 2026.
100% penalty for unpermitted work. AC-only, combined work and any additional electrical scope: confirm classification with the town.
03 / Behind the application
Registration, bond, license & COI
Confirm the current registration, bond, trade-license and insurance requirements with Community Development before filing. The residential packet requests the Illinois plumbing license and plumbing-contractor registration when applicable. Confirm which supporting documents apply to replacement work.
04 / Inspection booking
Book the final step
Call Community Development at 847-741-3894 to confirm the required inspections and current booking method before scheduling.
The local reference
Fox Valley Contractor Registration & Permit Guide - free
We keep this current for clients automatically.