Permits are required for all siding work within the City of Waukegan
All applications need to be submitted online.
BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION must be filled out in full to be processed and include the following attachments:
- Copy of the Proposal/Contract between Contractor and Property owner, signed by both parties
- Type of material, amount of material, description of house, garage, shed, etc. (house wrap is required other than detached accessory structures)
- Proper contractor registration (see below)
Contractor Registration Requirements
Contractors need to be registered with the City of Waukegan as General Contractors for exterior work
CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION APPLICATION
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
DIGITAL PERMIT COPIES MUST BE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST WHILE WORK IS BEING COMPLETED
BARRIER INSPECTION REQUIRED (Effective June 1, 2022)
WATER RESISTANT BARRIER IS REQUIRED
Permit pricing is calculated based on the amount of the contract. Permit Fees will be doubled for any work started without an official permit posted.