NEW CONSTRUCTION

The Building Department is responsible for the issuance of building permits, sign permits, plan review and construction inspections for residential, commercial, and industrial properties within the City of Waukegan. All new construction requirements are listed below. If you would like to schedule a pre-construction meeting, please contact us at 847-625-6868. 

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• PROCESSING REQUIREMENTS (pdf)
• ENGINEERING’S SITE PLAN REQUIREMENTS (pdf)
• SOIL EROSION CONTROL (pdf)
• WATERSHED PERMIT APPLICATION
• ADOPTED BUILDING CODES
• COMPLETE FEE SCHEDULE
• REQUIRED INSPECTIONS
• CONTRACTORS REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
• SIGN REQUIREMENTS
• FIRE DEPARTMENT SPRINKLER REQUIREMENTS (pdf)

You can find a Complete printable new construction package (pdf) for one and two family requirements here (not including the current permit fee schedule or separate sign ordinance).

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

Contractors need to be registered with the City of Waukegan CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION APPLICATION. The following items are required with your registration:             

• COI (Certificate of Insurance) includes; comprehensive liability general aggregate $2,000,000, proof of workers compensation, CITY OF WAUKEGAN, AS ADDITIONAL INSURED
• $100.00 Annual Registration Fee

INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS

Full inspection requirements can be found at INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS

PERMIT FEES 

Full permit fee requirements can be found at COMPLETE FEE SCHEDULE

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

DIGITAL PERMIT COPIES MUST BE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST WHILE WORK IS BEING COMPLETED