The in-person permit desk will be closed from December 24th through December 31st, reopening at 8:30 a.m. on January 2nd. Please note that permit representatives will remain available by phone during this period.

The Building and Development Services Division assists residents, property owners, contractors, architects, developers and other parties with private construction projects and building maintenance within the City of Evanston. Construction permitting, building inspections, and property maintenance code enforcement are all responsibilities handled by this division of the Community Development Department. For more information regarding how we can assist you, please visit the following links:

Building Permits

Find information here regarding the permit application process, required submittal documents, and contractor registration. Permit desk walk-in hours are Tuesday - Friday from 8:30am - 12:00pm.

Building Inspections

Find information regarding inspection types specific to your project and how to schedule building inspections.

Property Standards

Find information regarding Property Maintenance Code enforcement, rental property registration, vacation rental licensing, shared housing provider licensing, vacant building registration, and how to submit property maintenance complaints.