Permits are required for construction of any type, including all new construction, any building addition, remodel or alteration, plumbing & electrical. The following are examples of types of projects that require a permit:
- Basement Finish
- Decks (Deck Requirements) (DCA 6 Prescriptive Residential Wood Deck Construction Guide, based on the 2015 IRC)
- Demolitions
- Driveway Culvert Replacement (Driveway Culvert Replacement Requirements)
- Fire Pits
- Sheds (Shed Construction)
- Gazebos
- Generators (Generator Requirements)
- Patio Seat Walls
- Pergolas
- Septic Tank Replacement
- Solar Hot Water Systems
- Solar Photovoltaic Energy Systems
- Spas/Hot Tubs (Hot Tub Requirements)
- Swimming Pools (2015 ISPSC) (Village Amendments)
- Vehicle Charging Stations
Please contact the Building Department at (847) 358-7960 or building [at] inverness-il.gov (building[at]inverness-il[dot]gov) if you have questions on whether or not a permit is required for your project.