Inspectional Services


The Inspectional Services Division enforces Glenview's building, health, fire, property maintenance and zoning codes. It reviews, approves, inspects and issues permits for all private property construction throughout the Village, and coordinates and performs inspections and follows-up on violations and complaints.


The Development Center is the first point of customer contact for all Community Development-related services. Our goal is to create a welcoming environment by effectively and efficiently providing the highest level of customer service through increased access to staff, establishment of clear expectations and simplifying development processes.


The Development Center staff will respond to walk-in, email and phone inquiries related to planning, engineering, building permits, inspections, capital project improvements and complaints. Customers are also able to submit permit applications, have simple permits issued over-the-counter, obtain a small/medium sized permit through our same-day review (SDR) process, submit large-sized permits through the traditional plan review process, schedule building and engineering inspections, and/or receive technical and administrative assistance. 


Inspectional Services also handles issues pertaining to public health, such as:


  • Conducting regular inspections of restaurants, retail stores, bakeries, school cafeterias, hospitals, nursing homes, day care centers and temporary food services
  • Investigating citizen complaints concerning said establishments as well as rodent and insect infestations, garbage storage, weeds, debris and other health hazards
  • Informing residents about a wide range of public health topics, ranging from West Nile Virus and influenza vaccinations to visiting nurses, clinics, welfare and social organizations

For all other general inquiries call (847) 904-4300 or email permits@glenview.il.us​. 

Questions about Licenses and Permits?

The Village's Development Center is your one-stop shop for more information about building permits, contractor licenses, planning, engineering, inspections and capital improvement projects.


We're located at Village Hall just inside the main entrance within the Community Development Department. Stop by and see us or give us a call at (847) 904-4330.