Frequently Asked Questions
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Building Department - General
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Building Department - General
The Building Department is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m..
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Building Department - General
All buildings in South Chicago Heights that are for sale must be inspected. The fee for a single dwelling is $175. Additional fees apply for dwellings with multiple units.
Additional information is available at the Village Hall, as well as the application form.
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Building Department - General
To schedule an inspection, call the Building Department at 708-755-1880 ext. 112. A 24 hour notice is required.
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Building Department - General
All residential rental properties in the Village of South Chicago Heights must be inspected annually per Village code.
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Building Department - General
A permit is required to install a fence. You must bring your plat of survey to the Village Hall. You may install the fence yourself or use a contractor licensed with the Village. Post holes must be 42 inches deep and require an inspection. Fences may not exceed 6 feet in height. All fencing must stay within your property line.
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Building Department - General
Yes. Call the Joint Utility Locating Information for Excavators (JULIE) at 1-800-892-0123 at least 48 hours prior to any digging.
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Building Department - General
A homeowner should have received a plat of survey upon purchasing the property. Otherwise a survey must be made by a licensed surveyor.
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Building Department - General
Yes. Please call the Building Department at 708-755-1880, ext. 112 for information regarding pool installation.