Special Note: As of 4/21/22, dry-cutting of concrete and like masonry materials is prohibited in the Village of Hampshire. Only wet-cutting will be allowed.
Quick Info
For quick information on permit requirements for common projects, please see the 
Small Project Permit Packet. Common projects include:
| Fences |
Driveways |
| Decks |
Pools |
| Windows |
Sheds |
| Patios/Sidewalks |
Fire Pits |
| Roofs |
Siding |
| Solar Panels |
Water Heaters |
Note that a letter of approval from your HOA and the property owner are required documents as applicable to your project.
Note that a Public Works permit may be required for your project if it impacts public utilities, disturbs the public right-of-way, or includes site work / grading.
Applications & Plan Reviews
Please use
Google Chrome for accessing applications in the permit software, CommunityCore.
Once your application materials are completely submitted, SAFEbuilt will review the plans (up to 5 business days for residential permits and 10 business days for commercial permits), and they will contact you if they need any clarifications or additional info.
If the plan reviewer does not approve for any reason and you are required to resubmit, you must log-into your CommunityCore account and ensure you select "Resubmit Plans / Respond to Comments" to upload new files.
After your plans are approved, the permit fees will be assessed in your CommunityCore account. Please pay through CommunityCore or at Village Hall.
Once payment has been received, SAFEbuilt will issue the permit and the inspection card. They will be available in your CommunityCore account in the Documents menu under "System-Generated" for viewing/printing. Please ensure the permit is posted in plain view on your jobsite at all times during construction. Contact SAFEbuilt if you cannot find the permit documents.
Inspections
Please obtain a permit before scheduling work to be done. There may be pre-work inspections required.
Your required inspections will be posted in your CommunityCore account. Please reach out to SAFEbuilt if you have questions about your inspections or if you cannot see them.
You may schedule inspections using CommunityCore or through contacting SAFEbuilt.
Fees
After your plans are approved, the permit fees will be assessed in your CommunityCore account. Please pay through CommunityCore or at Village Hall.
Schedule of Building Permit Fees
Schedule of Residential Transition, Impact, and Connection Fees
(note these fees may be different in some subdivisions)
Schedule of Commercial Connection Fees
Contact Information
(847) 510-4104
ILinspections@safebuilt.com