Online Building Permit Applications

You can apply online for commercial and residential permits.  You can also view the progress of your applications, upload required documents, and print your own permit placard through the Customer Self Service Portal. Click the button below to create an account or log in, if you already have one.

 Customer Self Service Portal 

Customer Self Service Portal Instructions:

• Click “Login or Register”
• Enter a valid email address, and either set a new password, or enter your existing password.
• Enter your validation code that was sent to that email address.
• Click “Apply” on the toolbar to apply for a permit, or “Pay Invoices” to pay any outstanding invoices.
• You can select what type of permit you are applying for by scrolling through the permit list, or searching using the search bar.
• For applications, you can add your address to your application by using the address search function.

If you have any problems, or cannot find your permit type, please call Community Development at: 847-506-6030 or email us at CD@CityRM.org

Contractor Cautions

Normally, your contractor will take out permits for the work you are having done. Check with your contractors to assure that they have obtained all the necessary permits before they begin working at your home. When a permit is approved a green permit placard will be issued. This card should be displayed until the final inspection is passed.

Know your contractor(s). Ask for references, verify their qualifications and watch the quality of the work being performed. You may call the Community Development Department to see if a contractor has the proper credentials to work within our City.

Permit Requirements

When submitting construction documents for residential projects, please include:

For Online Submittals (Preferred):

• Upload a complete set of construction plans showing compliance with City codes indicating all building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work ass applicable.
• Please also refer to the online portal for any additional documents required for submittal.

For In-Person Submittals:

• Plat of survey highlighting proposed construction with all applicable dimensions.
• Set of construction plans showing compliance with City codes indicating all building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work as applicable.

Plan Requirements

All plans must be legible and drawn to scale. Plans should be of architectural quality with sufficient detail to demonstrate code compliance and to guide construction. State law or the Plan Reviewer will determine whether or not the plans will be required to be signed and sealed by an architect and/or structural engineer licensed by the State of Illinois. Please refer to building handouts on the Forms and Applications page for specific drawing requirements.

 Necessary Information

All applicable permit applications completed with the following information. Faxed applications and bonds are not acceptable:

• Contractor listing complete with license and bond if applicable
• Name and address of project
• Owner or agent for owner's name and signature
• Real estate index number
• Valuation (cost of construction)