Building Department

Building Director: Brian Goralski
Assistant Building Director: Don Fredericks

In 1947, the Building Department was approved by ordinance to provide safety inspections and regulations for all phases of construction in the Village. Today, the Building Department enforces the provisions of all adopted codes and issues permits for all building activities from decks, pools and driveways, to new commercial, existing commercial and residential buildings. The issuance of permits includes the review of all plans and specifications for Village code compliance, as well as the inspection of all phases of construction to assure that building and fire regulations are being met to protect the safety, health, and welfare of residents. In addition, the Building Department, along with the Fire District, conducts annual business life safety inspections. The department maintains records of all building-related issues, as well as responds to questions on drainage and/or concerns presented by builders, attorneys, engineers, and citizens. The Building Director is the Insurance Service Officer for the Village and provides information to mortgage companies and realtors for flood information. The Building Department works closely with the Village’s consulting engineering firm and in-house engineer during inspections and on the Village drainage system.

Building News & Highlights

Home Energy Assistance Programs
Apply Now! Funds are still available in Cook County for Utility Bill Payment Assistance. Programs end when funds are exhausted.

LIHEAP Direct Vendor Payment
LIHEAP DVP is designed to assist income-eligible households with winter energy services in the form of a one-time benefit payment to the utility companies that are applied directly to the household's energy bills. The amount of the payment is determined by income, household size and fuel type.

 

LIHEAP Income Guidelines Gross Income for 30 days prior to application date
Family Size
1	$1,361
2	$1,839
3	$2,316
4	$2,794
5	$3,271
6	$3.749

ComEd Residential Special Hardship
ComEd's hardship fund provides a variable one-time credit equal to the past due balance up to $500 on the ComEd bills of households with a demonstrated hardship case. The program is not available for disconnected accouts or accounts with evidence of tampering or fraud. Customers may only receive a grant once every two years. Utility customers must complete a COMED residential hardship application to determine eligibility.

ComEd Hardship Income Guidelines Gross Income for 30 days prior to application date
Family Size
1	$2,327
2	$3,152
3	$3,977
4	$4,802
5	$5,627
6	$6,452

 

For more information about eligibility or documents needed to apply, visit www.cedaorg.net or contact CEDA Energy Hotline, 800-571-CEDA (2332).

 

 

 

DuPage Single Family Rehabilitation Accessibility Program
Are you a DuPage County homeowner with a severe disabiltiy or do you know someone who is? You may qualify for help with the following improvements to your home:

1. a wheelchair ramp
2. railings
3. bathroom grab bars
4. accessible doorknobs
5. a warning system for the hearing impaired
6. other limited services

You may qualify if you are a DuPage County homeowner that meets certain income guidelines (ranging from $42,100 gross annual income for a 1-person family to $54,100 for a 3-person family, for example) and you fit the following criteria:

1. use a wheelchair or another special aid for 6 months or longer; or
2. are unable to perform one or more functional activities (seeing, hearing, having one's speech understood, lifting and carrying, walking up a flight of stairs and walking); or
3. need assistance with activities of daily living (getting around inside the home, getting in or out of bed or chair, bathing, dressing, eating and toileting) or instrumental activities or daily llving (going outside the home, keeping track of money or bills, preparing meals, doing light housework and using the telephone) or
4. are prevented from working at a job or doing housework; or
5. have a selected condition, including autism, cerebral palsy, Alzheimer's disease, senility or dementia, mental impairment; or
6. are younger than 65 years of age and are covered by Medicare or receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Grants for this program are available up to $4,999.00 and must be eligible under applicable federal regulations. All work performed must fix a condition or install a "fixture" in your home and must be performed by contractors who are qualified as determined by DuPage County.

For more information, call DuPage County Community Services, 630-407-6500 or 1-800-942-9412.

 

You Should Know

Building Permits
Building permits are required for all construction and home improvement projects, whether the work is completed by the homeowner or a contractor. Construction projects include, but are not limited to, additions, exterior repairs, demolitions, fences, swimming pools, driveways, sidewalks, patios, decks, sheds, central air conditioning, dog runs, dish antennas, furnace & water heater replacement and electrical revisions. In addition, landscaping constructed in a drainage or utility easement requires a permit. You can obtain a permit application online or by visiting the Building Department at Village Hall.

Home Improvement Day
The Building Department hosts its annual Home Improvement Day in early spring each year. This event is a great place to learn about the latest building materials and techniques, pick up home safety tips and to get permit information for your home improvement projects.