Village of South Holland, IL

Building and Zoning

Zone Ordinance On-Line

Strong building codes, efficient documentation system, and stringent but fair enforcement of these codes make the Planning and Development Department one of the best in the State, as demonstrated by the Village of South Holland when they were rated Class 4 by the Insurance Services Office, Inc (ISO).

Building Codes adopted by the Village of South Holland

International Building Code, including the following:
 - International Fire Protection Code (2006)
 - International Residential Code (2006)
 - International Existing Building Code (2006)
 - International Mechanical Code (2006)
 - International Fuel Gas Code (2006)
 - International Energy Code (2006)
 - International Property Maintenance Code (2006)

National Electrical Code (2008)

Illinois Plumbing Code (February 2004)

Permits are required for improvements such as :

Additions Garages Remodeling Reroof
Siding Swimming pool Decks Sheds
Fences Plumbing Electrical Paving
Window replacement Door replacement

NOTE: The cost of permits is determined by the scope of work to be done.

Permits are not limited to the projects listed above. For information on a project you may want to do, call our Planning, Development and Code Enforcement office at 708-210-2915 to see if a permit is required for your specific project.

All contractors must be licensed in the Village of South Holland and provide a 10,000 Surety Bond and Certificate of Insurance. Before you hire a contractor to do work for you, call the Planning, Development & Code Enforcement Office at 708-210-2915 to confirm that the contractor is licensed with the Village of South Holland.


Our office is within the Municipal Complex located at:

16240 Wausau Avenue, South Holland, IL 60473

PHONE:  708-210-2915          FAX 708-210-2959

Office hours: Monday thru Friday 8AM to 5PM

Residents are encouraged to call this office at anytime with their questions.


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