Building Division

The primary mission of the Building Division is the orderly processing of permit applications and subsequent inspections for all building activity within the community; and also to monitor and pursue compliance with standards of the adopted codes.

PROJECTS REQUIRING PERMITS

Below is a list of common projects that require permits:

PROJECTS THAT DO NOT REQUIRE PERMITS

• Painting, tiling, carpeting and similar finish work
• Kitchen/bathroom cabinet or fixture replacement
• Temporary Swimming Pools
• Swings and other playground equipment

If you are planning a project not listed above, call Community Development at 630-941-8300 ext 209 or email at permits@oakbrookterrace.net to confirm whether a permit is required. 

Questions regarding the permit process can be directed to Community Development at 630-941-8300 ext 209 or email at permits@oakbrookterrace.net. Please note:

• All contractors must be registered with the City prior to permit release. To register as a contractor, please click here. 
• The City of Oakbrook Terrace is contracted with Flood Brothers Disposal for all waste removal. Contact Flood Brothers directly to schedule delivery of all dumpsters at 630-261-0400.
• If a project requires excavation, contact J.U.L.I.E. at 811 before digging.

Permit Submittal Process

• To apply for a permit, please submit a copy of the appropriate application and all required documents.  Building permit applications may be submitted by:
  • Online:             https://us.cloudpermit.com/login
  • Mail to:            City of Oakbrook Terrace
                             Attn:  Community Development
                             17W275 Butterfield Rd
                             Oakbrook Terrace IL 60181
     
  • In Person:        City of Oakbrook Terrace
                             Attn:  Community Development
                             17W275 Butterfield Rd
                             Oakbrook Terrace IL 60181  

• Please note that some permit applications may still require hard copies of a document, but a single copy in PDF format is acceptable unless otherwise requested by City staff. 
• Once your application is received, City staff may respond to you with questions or to request additional documentation before an application can be accepted. 

Permit Review Process

• The application and all required documents will be reviewed by City staff. Depending on the type and scope of the project, the application may be reviewed by many different departments and outside consultants to ensure the proposed work complies with all of the applicable building and zoning codes. Projects are reviewed in the order they are received, and the time necessary to complete the review is based on the type of project. Complex projects, such as a new single-family home, may take longer than a simple project, such as a fence or driveway. 
• There are some properties in Oakbrook Terrace that are located within a floodplain. If a property is located within a floodplain or if you will be adding more than 500 square feet of impervious surface, an engineering review may be required.  Additional documentation may be needed for engineering review.  To verify whether your property is located within the floodplain, you can check online.  After you click the link, type the property address in the top left corner and click the checkbox on the right side of the screen for “DFIRM 2019”.  If you have questions, contact Community Development at 630-941-8300 ext 209 or permits@oakbrookterrace.net
• If upon review the permit application is found to have deficiencies, a plan review will be emailed to the applicant. All corrections should be addressed and any new or revised documents must be resubmitted. Staff will provide you with information on how to submit those documents. Subsequent reviews are generally quicker than the initial review.
• If the permit application is approved, staff will notify applicant with the permit fees and any other outstanding items that must be submitted before the permit is released.

Permit Fees

• Permit fees will be determined during the review process based on the scope of the work proposed. The payment must be made before the permit will be issued.  The fees can be paid in the following ways:
  • For Credit Card:  Paid in person at City Hall, or online via the permitting portal.  Online payments for building permits are no longer being processed as a one-time payment directly through the E-Pay website.
  • For Checks:  Checks should be made payable to the City of Oakbrook Terrace.  They may be paid in person at City Hall or a check may be mailed to:
    City of Oakbrook Terrace
    Attn:  Community Development
    17W275 Butterfield Rd
    Oakbrook Terrace IL 60181
     
  • For Cash:  Cash may be paid in person at City Hall.