Building

We are updating our building codes effective March 1, 2025: (link below)

  • Building Code 2021 IRC & IBC
  • Energy Code 2021 IECC
  • Electric Code 2023 NEC

The Village is experiencing a high volume of permit requests.  Please allow two to three weeks for permit review.  When permits are issued, they are good for up to one year, if projects are planned, please apply for a permit weeks in advance for any project.

Please contact the office if you have any questions.

Location: The Building Department is in Village Hall at 4444 Thompson Road, Wonder Lake 60097.

Contact Us: Phone 815-728-7725 / Email building [at] wlvillage.org (building[at]wlvillage[dot]org)

Office Hours: The Village of Wonder Lake Building Department is available Tuesday through Friday 9am to 3:30pm.

Inspection Services: The village uses B&F Construction Code Services for all plan reviews and inspections. www.constructioncodes.com 

Inspection Scheduling: To schedule an inspection please call B&F at 847-428-7010 or email to inspectionrequests [at] bfccs.org (inspectionrequests[at]bfccs[dot]org) Inspections will be made within 48 hours of request