Village of Lake in the Hills
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Permits are required for construction of any type, including all new construction, any building addition and any remodeling that changes a building's structure, plumbing, electrical, or heating systems. Listed below are examples of types of projects requiring a permit.
Please always contact the Village Hall at 847-960-7400 or cd@lith.org if you have questions on whether or not a permit is required for your project.
- A/C Units
- Additions
- Alterations/Remodeling - Structural, electrical, plumbing and heating
- Decks
- Decorative Yard Ponds
- Demolition
- Detached Garage
- Driveways
- Fences
- Fireplaces
- Fire Pits
- Furnaces
- Gazebos (Accessory Structure)
- Generators
- Lawn Sprinkler
Supporting Documents
Stormwater Permit Application- Plumbing Permit Information for Homeowners
- Solar PV - Permitting and Inspection Guidelines and Permitting Checklist
- Solar-Ready Building Design Guidelines
- Solar PV - Electrical and Fire Design Guidelines
- Residential Projects - Water Line Sizing
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