Permits are required for a variety of building activities.
Please review the following guidelines prior to submitting a building permit application:
This application is a fillable PDF and can be printed and submitted to the Village.
Building permit application
Additional information regarding specific permit types and requirements can be found in the Pay & Apply section.
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