REQUIREMENTS FOR OBTAINING VILLAGE OF RIVER
GROVE BUILDING PERMIT
1. Completed Building Permit Application
2. Village of River Grove Contractor’s License required for ALL Contractors and Sub-
Contractors with current insurance and bond.
3. Certificate of insurance required for all Contractors and Sub-Contractors
($1,000,000 Minimum Liability)
4. $10,000 Permit Bond for each Contractor and Sub-Contractor
5. Plumbing and Roofing Contractors also require copy of Registration from Licensing
Municipality
6. Electrical Contractors also require copy of registration from Licensing Municipality
7. If plans are required (additions, fences, garages) furnish three (3) sets (certified) and/or
plat of survey
8. Attach company estimates, work orders or receipts
9. All inspections must be scheduled 24 hours in advance. possible late fees and/or re-
inspection fees applied if work is not completed in a reasonable period of time and/or if
numerous inspections are required
10. DO NOT COMMENCE WORK BEFORE PERMIT IS ISSUED, $200.00 FINE OR FEES
DOUBLED (WHICHEVER IS GREATER) IF WORK IS STARTED BEFORE PERMIT IS
ISSUED.
CALL BEFORE YOU DIG. DIAL 811 OR 1-800-892-0123