Building Department 708-229-3333
Inspection Services
Inspections required for construction, property maintenance, fire, health, real estate sales and rental housing are scheduled through the inspection services division. Inspection requirements and fees are listed below.
Commercial Occupancies:
In order to ensure compliance with current codes, all commercial occupancies are scheduled for a combined fire/property maintenance inspection annually. Where violations have been noted, re-inspections are conducted to insure compliance. There is no charge for these annual inspections; however, property owners failing to bring their property into compliance are subject to citations and fines.
Real Estate Sales
All real estate sold within the village must be inspected prior to closing. The requirements and fees are as follows:
| Certificate of Zoning Compliance |
$50.00 |
| Housing Inspection |
$50.00 |
| Real Estate Transfer Tax |
$5.00 per $1,000.00 of the sale price |
A final water meter reading must be obtained and paid. This must be scheduled through the water department.
Construction
$35.00 fee for each inspection required (noted on building permit)
Rental Housing
All rental housing (residential or multi-family) must be registered and inspected annually.
| Inspection fee |
$20.00 per dwelling unit
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Rental Housing Manager
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$20.00
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Health Inspections
The Village Health Inspector inspects establishments serving food semi annually. There is a $50 fee for these inspections; however, establishments failing to comply with a violation notice are subject to citation and fines. Note: a $50 fee will apply for return inspections.
Information
Requests for information or questions should be directed to the inspectional services division located at the Evergreen Park Village Hall 9418 S. Kedzie Ave. Phone: (708)229-3333, Fax: (708)422-3482