Permits and Licensing

The Village of Arlington Heights requires permits for certain building and construction projects, as well as other registration and licenses. Building permit applications and submittals must comply with Village building codes, which are established to provide safeguards for the public’s health and welfare.

Online Permitting: Citizen Self-Service Portal 

Village of Arlington Heights Citizen Self Portal (3)The Village’s online Citizen Self-Service Portal allows users to apply for a permit, track their permit, submit documents, schedule inspections, and communicate with staff. Anyone seeking a permit in the Village of Arlington Heights, will be required to utilize the Citizen Self-Service Portal. 


If you have any questions, please contact the Building & Life Safety Department at [email protected] or 847.368.5560.

Department Assistance For Your Projects

Permit Documents & Guides
Below are documents regarding the Village's permits, including packets that contain all items needed for your permit.

Using the Search Feature
To search for documents, type in the permit you are seeking and click the dropdown menu to view search results.
Categories always sorted by seq (sub-categories sorted within each category)
Documents sorted by HEADER in Ascending Order within category
Building Permit Application Packets
Other Permit Applications
Open Burning Permit Application
document Header Open Burning Permit Application
Sewer Back Up Rebate Program
document Header Sewer Back Up Rebate Program
Sign Permit Application Packet for Downtown Sandwich Board and Hanging Sign
document Header Sign Permit Application Packet for Downtown Sandwich Board and Hanging Sign
Small Cells Wireless Permit Application
document Header Small Cells Wireless Permit Application
Addition - Single Family
document Header Addition - Single Family
Air Conditioner Replacement
document Header Air Conditioner Replacement
Rear Yard - OTC
Air Conditioning
document Header Air Conditioning
Commercial
Air Conditioning Replacement
document Header Air Conditioning Replacement
Side Yard
Antenna Satellite
document Header Antenna Satellite
Commercial
Basement Remodel
document Header Basement Remodel
Single Family
Basketball Pole
document Header Basketball Pole
Bathroom Remodel
document Header Bathroom Remodel
Multi-family Unit
Bathroom Remodel
document Header Bathroom Remodel
Single Family
Boiler Over The Counter
document Header Boiler Over The Counter
Building Addition
document Header Building Addition
Commercial
Building Addition - Single Family Home
document Header Building Addition - Single Family Home
Single Family
Burglar Alarm
document Header Burglar Alarm
OTC
Chimney
document Header Chimney
Single Family
Crawl Space Conversion
document Header Crawl Space Conversion
Deck Porch
document Header Deck Porch
Single Family
Demolition
document Header Demolition
Demolition
document Header Demolition
Garage
Demolition Interior
document Header Demolition Interior
Commercial
Demolition Interior
document Header Demolition Interior
Single Family
Dog Run Application and Checklist
document Header Dog Run Application and Checklist
Drain - Rain and Ground Water Exterior INstallations
document Header Drain - Rain and Ground Water Exterior INstallations
Drain Tile
document Header Drain Tile
Drainage Permit
document Header Drainage Permit
Driveway
document Header Driveway
Single Family
Electric Vehicle Charger
document Header Electric Vehicle Charger
Single Family
Electrical 100 AMP Service Upgrade
document Header Electrical 100 AMP Service Upgrade
OTC
Electrical 200 AMP Service Upgrade
document Header Electrical 200 AMP Service Upgrade
OTC
Elevator Install or Modification
document Header Elevator Install or Modification
Facade
document Header Facade
Commercial
Fence Permit Procedures and Applications
document Header Fence Permit Procedures and Applications
Fire Alarm
document Header Fire Alarm
Commercial
Fire Pit
document Header Fire Pit
Single Family
Fire Radio
document Header Fire Radio
Commercial
Fire Sprinkler
document Header Fire Sprinkler
Commercial
Fireplace
document Header Fireplace
Single Family
Flatwork
document Header Flatwork
Foundation Repair
document Header Foundation Repair
Foundation Start
document Header Foundation Start
Commercial
Furnace
document Header Furnace
OTC
Garage
document Header Garage
Residential
Garage Floor
document Header Garage Floor
Generator
document Header Generator
Grading
document Header Grading
Hot Tub Spa
document Header Hot Tub Spa
Interior Alteration
document Header Interior Alteration
Commercial
Interior Alteration
document Header Interior Alteration
Single Family
Kitchen Exhaust Hood & Duct
document Header Kitchen Exhaust Hood & Duct
Commercial
Kitchen Hood Suppression System
document Header Kitchen Hood Suppression System
Commercial
Kitchen Remodel
document Header Kitchen Remodel
Multi-Family Dwelling Unit
Kitchen Remodel
document Header Kitchen Remodel
Single Family
Lawn Sprinkler
document Header Lawn Sprinkler
Low Voltage
document Header Low Voltage
Commercial
Low Voltage Installation
document Header Low Voltage Installation
Single Family
New Commercial or Industrial Building
document Header New Commercial or Industrial Building
New Multi-family Building
document Header New Multi-family Building
New Single Family Residence
document Header New Single Family Residence
New Water New Sewer Connection
document Header New Water New Sewer Connection
Open Burning Permit Application
document Header Open Burning Permit Application
Parking Lot
document Header Parking Lot
Pergola
document Header Pergola
Pool
document Header Pool
Pool Demolition
document Header Pool Demolition
Radon Control System
document Header Radon Control System
Retaining Wall
document Header Retaining Wall
Roofing
document Header Roofing
Single Family
Roofing
document Header Roofing
Single Family Residential Garage
Roofing: Commercial, Industrial, Multi-family
document Header Roofing: Commercial, Industrial, Multi-family
Sealcoating Parking Lot
document Header Sealcoating Parking Lot
Sewer Repair Sewer Clean Out
document Header Sewer Repair Sewer Clean Out
OTC
Sewer Repair Sewer Clean Out with Street Opening
document Header Sewer Repair Sewer Clean Out with Street Opening
Shed Gazebo
document Header Shed Gazebo
Sign Permit Packet
document Header Sign Permit Packet
Site Clearing
document Header Site Clearing
Site Development
document Header Site Development
Solar Panel Installation
document Header Solar Panel Installation
Commercial
Solar Panel Installation
document Header Solar Panel Installation
Residential
Tank Install Removal and Modification
document Header Tank Install Removal and Modification
Temporary Construction Sales Trailer
document Header Temporary Construction Sales Trailer
Tent
document Header Tent
Water Heater
document Header Water Heater
OTC
Window Replacement
document Header Window Replacement
Multi-family Residence
Window Replacement
document Header Window Replacement
Single Family - OTC
Window Replacement with Rough Opening Changes - Single Family
document Header Window Replacement with Rough Opening Changes - Single Family
Business Licenses & Applications
Amusement License
document Header Amusement License
Auctioneers License
document Header Auctioneers License
Business License Application Available on Citizen Self Service Portal
document Header Business License Application Available on Citizen Self Service Portal
Christmas Tree License
document Header Christmas Tree License
Day Care License
document Header Day Care License
Exhibitor License
document Header Exhibitor License
Fireworks Application
document Header Fireworks Application
Fireworks Permit Supplemental Form
document Header Fireworks Permit Supplemental Form
Home Occupations Application
document Header Home Occupations Application
Itinerant License
document Header Itinerant License
Liquor License Information
document Header Liquor License Information
Multi-Dwellings License
document Header Multi-Dwellings License
Raffle License
document Header Raffle License
Small Business Sales Tax Rebate Program Application
document Header Small Business Sales Tax Rebate Program Application
Solicitor and Peddler License Application
document Header Solicitor and Peddler License Application
Temporary Food Event Application
document Header Temporary Food Event Application
Vending Machines License
document Header Vending Machines License
Zero Interest Loan Application
document Header Zero Interest Loan Application
Community Events Forms
Community Events Form
document Header Community Events Form
Temporary Food Event Application
document Header Temporary Food Event Application
Community Planning & Zoning Applications And Guides
Accessory Building and Structures Guide
document Header Accessory Building and Structures Guide
Commercial Design Guidelines
document Header Commercial Design Guidelines
Community Residence Application
document Header Community Residence Application
Community Residence Guide
document Header Community Residence Guide
Design Commission: Application Commercial, Multi Family, Churches, Hospitals, Schools
document Header Design Commission: Application Commercial, Multi Family, Churches, Hospitals, Schools
Design Commission: Application Downtown Signage
document Header Design Commission: Application Downtown Signage
Design Commission: Application Electronic Message Sign
document Header Design Commission: Application Electronic Message Sign
Design Commission: Application Sign Variation
document Header Design Commission: Application Sign Variation
Design Commission: Application Single-Family Homes
document Header Design Commission: Application Single-Family Homes
Design Guidelines: Single Family Home
document Header Design Guidelines: Single Family Home
Home Occupation Application Guide
document Header Home Occupation Application Guide
Outdoor Eating Cafe Application
document Header Outdoor Eating Cafe Application
Outdoor Eating Cafe Renewal Form
document Header Outdoor Eating Cafe Renewal Form
Parking Wavier Application Guide
document Header Parking Wavier Application Guide
Plan Commission Application
document Header Plan Commission Application
Plan Commission Application
Residential Floor Area Ratio Guide
document Header Residential Floor Area Ratio Guide
Sign Application for Sandwich Board and Hanging Signs
document Header Sign Application for Sandwich Board and Hanging Signs
Sign Code Tool Kit for Local Businesses
document Header Sign Code Tool Kit for Local Businesses
Sign Permit
document Header Sign Permit
Single Family Window Well Guide
document Header Single Family Window Well Guide
Single Family Zoning Worksheet
document Header Single Family Zoning Worksheet
Special Use Waiver for Restaurants
document Header Special Use Waiver for Restaurants
Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) Application
document Header Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) Application
Zoning Set Back Guide
document Header Zoning Set Back Guide
Liquor License Applications & Forms
Liquor License Renewal Application
document Header Liquor License Renewal Application
Residential & Commercial Permit Applications And Guides
Accessory Building and Structures Guide
document Header Accessory Building and Structures Guide
Building Code Review Board Application
document Header Building Code Review Board Application
Building Permit Application_Fillable
document Header Building Permit Application_Fillable
Community Residence Application
document Header Community Residence Application
Community Residence Guide
document Header Community Residence Guide
Contractor License
document Header Contractor License
Contractor List
document Header Contractor List
Design Guidelines: Commercial Buildings
document Header Design Guidelines: Commercial Buildings
Design Guidelines: Sign Tool Kit for Local Businesses
document Header Design Guidelines: Sign Tool Kit for Local Businesses
Design Guidelines: Single Family Homes
document Header Design Guidelines: Single Family Homes
Electrical Permit Application | Fillable Form
document Header Electrical Permit Application | Fillable Form
Emergency Information Card
document Header Emergency Information Card
Engineering Plan Review Requirements
document Header Engineering Plan Review Requirements
Fire Life Safety Permit Application | Fillable Form
document Header Fire Life Safety Permit Application | Fillable Form
Health Plan Review Requirements
document Header Health Plan Review Requirements
Open Burning Permit
document Header Open Burning Permit
Open Excavation Ackowledgement
document Header Open Excavation Ackowledgement
Outdoor Burning & Fireplaces
document Header Outdoor Burning & Fireplaces
Outdoor Eating Cafe Application
document Header Outdoor Eating Cafe Application
Outdoor Eating Cafe Renewal Form
document Header Outdoor Eating Cafe Renewal Form
Permit Extension Application
document Header Permit Extension Application
Plan Review Application_Fillable
document Header Plan Review Application_Fillable
Plumbing Application_Fillable
document Header Plumbing Application_Fillable
Request for Final Occupancy
document Header Request for Final Occupancy
Request for Temporary Occupancy
document Header Request for Temporary Occupancy
Residential Floor Area Ratio Guide
document Header Residential Floor Area Ratio Guide
Right of Way Permit
document Header Right of Way Permit
Sewer Back Up Program Application
document Header Sewer Back Up Program Application
Sewer Street Opening Acknowledgement
document Header Sewer Street Opening Acknowledgement
Sign Application for Sandwich Board and Hanging Signs
document Header Sign Application for Sandwich Board and Hanging Signs
Single Family Window Well Guide
document Header Single Family Window Well Guide
Single Family Zoning Worksheet
document Header Single Family Zoning Worksheet
Small Cells Wireless Permit _ Fillable
document Header Small Cells Wireless Permit _ Fillable
Special Use Waiver for Restaurants
document Header Special Use Waiver for Restaurants
Tax Assessor Supplemental Information
document Header Tax Assessor Supplemental Information
Temporary Food Event Application
document Header Temporary Food Event Application
Vehicle License
document Header Vehicle License
Zoning Set Back Guide
document Header Zoning Set Back Guide