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We've moved to Libertyville!
We are located in the new Lake County Central Permit Facility in the County's Libertyville Campus. Our New Address is: 

500 W Winchester Rd.
Unit 101
Libertyville, IL 60048
Our Phone Number is 847.377.2600

  

The Community Development Division has moved out of the County Building!
 
The Community Development Division is now located at 20 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave in Waukegan, just south of Washington St. They are sharing space with the Veteran’s Assistance Commission. Their phone number and mailing address have not changed.
 
Lake County Lifts Permit Requirement for Sheds in Unincorporated Area

It is now much easier for homeowners in the unincorporated area to place a shed on their property.  The County Board adopted a new, streamlined process in time for summer, the peak season for shed projects. The new rule, effective immediately, exempts residential sheds (100 square feet or less) from County permit requirements.  Property owners are required to read and agree to location requirements and pay a nominal registration fee of $25. Prior to the change, the cost for a shed permit was $101. Residents no longer need to drive to the County’s permit facility to obtain a permit.
 
A short video discussing the new rule is available here.
 
Select the link to access the Registration Form. Completed forms can be faxed to (847) 984-5608, emailed or mailed to 500 W. Winchester Rd., Libertyville, IL 60048 (attention: CEP). Questions? Call 847.377.2600.

Welcome to the Planning, Building and Development Department website!

Thank you for visiting our website.  We hope that the information you find here is useful and informative.  If there is any information that you cannot find, please contact our office at 847.377.2600

The main functions of the Department are:

  • Planning for a Better Lake County
    • By preparing studies and creating and implementing plans that support the goals of the Lake County Board (read more)
  • Protecting Residents and Property in Lake County
    • By reviewing building permits; conducting inspections for zoning and building code compliance; and responding to inquiries regarding building codes and nuisances in unincorporated Lake County (read more)
    • By administering the county's zoning and subdivision regulations in unincorporated Lake County (read more)
  • Protecting the Natural Environment
    • By reviewing and implementing stormwater management and erosion control plans in unincorporated Lake County; overseeing National Flood Insurance Program; and coordinating wetland delineation, protection and permitting activities (read more)
  • Assisting Low-Income People and Communities
    • By planning for and administering funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and from the Lake County Board to benefit low and moderate income residents of all Lake County (read more)

Some of the services we offer include:

  • Comprehensive Planning
    Policies and goals for land use infrastructure, housing, employment, natural features, open space and community design
  • Code Enforcement & Property Complaints
    Enforcement of zoning, building, environmental protection, and nuisance codes
  • Grants & Loans
    Funding for Lake County agencies and municipalities to assist low income individuals
  • Inspections
    Building, zoning, site development and natural resource inspections
  • Aerial Photography
    Aerial photography for selected years between 1939 and 2008
  • Permits and Approvals
    • Building and Site Development Permit review and approval
    • Subdivision and street vacation application processing and reviews
    • Zoning determinations, allowed use of properties, environmental review and natural resource protection, zoning and development options
  • Planning Resource Center
    Demographic, socio-economic, housing, land use and other planning related information
Contact Us

500 W. Winchester Rd. Unit 101
Libertyville, IL 60048
planning@lakecountyil.gov

Hours: Mon - Fri 7:30am to 4:30pm
Phone: 847.377.2600
Fax: 847.984.5608

Waukegan - 415 Executive Center (Old Sears Bldg.)
Community Development
20 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085 

Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm
Phone: 847.377.2475
Fax: 847.984.5745

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