Building permit

Please review the following guidelines prior to submitting a building permit application:

• Work requiring a permit
• Steps to apply for a Commercial permit
• Residential permit
• Changes in the Energy Conservation code

Plan review timeframes: The Village is committed to completing plan reviews as expeditiously as possible,  however, incomplete or inaccurate submissions will result in delays. Please click here to review plan review timeframes. 

Additional information regarding specific permit types and requirements can be found on the permit type at riverforest.onlama.com.

Work hours in the Village of River Forest:

• 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Monday through Friday
• 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Saturdays
• No work on Sundays, New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving or Christmas

Small Wireless Facilities | Small Cell Utility Permits

• Click here to view the Village Code regarding Small Wireless Facilities
• Click here to review the Design Guidelines
• Click here to apply for a Small Cell Permit and navigate to "Utility Provider Work Permit"