ONLINE PERMITTING
The City of Highland Park Building Division
is now accepting permit applications, payments, and inspection
requests through the online Civic Access Portal.
NOTE: Previously registered users may need to re-register due to a recent system upgrade.
Civic Access Portal Account Creation Instructions
Permit Application & Inspection Request Instructions
ELECTRICAL VEHICLE CHARGING ANNOUNCEMENT
Effective January 1, 2024, see new EV requirements
for new construction per Illinois State Public Act 103-0053.
IML Flyer
PERMIT PAYMENTS
All permits that have been received and entered by the Building Division on or AFTER July 19, 2023 can be viewed, printed, and paid at the City's online Civic Access Portal. Please note that a user must have a registered account and be listed as a Billing Contact for a given permit.
All permits that were received and invoiced by the Building Division
BEFORE July 19, 2023 can be viewed and paid at
the City's Access Online Permitting Services page.
2021 ILLINOIS ENERGY CODE
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2024
All new permit applications shall comply with the
2021 Illinois Energy Conservation Code (IECC) w/Illinois Amendments
Free Codes Online: codes.iccsafe.org
Books & PDFs for Purchase: shop.iccsafe.org
Illinois Amendments: Illinois Capital Development Board
SEDAC Training: smartenergy.illinois.edu
3-DAY SOLAR PERMITS
The City of Highland Park offers a 3 business day turnaround for
complete residential, rooftop solar permit applications
(non-historical landmarks or districts).