Building & Development Services

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, short-term rental licensing, shared housing provider licensing, vacant building registration, and how to submit property maintenance complaints.

Adopted Building Codes

• • 2021 International Building Code (IBC) - (Local IBC Amendments)
  • 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC)
  • 2021 International Residential Code for One and Two Family Dwellings (IRC) - (Local IRC Amendments)
  • 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) - (Local IPMC Amendments)
  • 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) - (Local IMC Amendments)
  • 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) - (Local IFGC Amendments)
  • 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC)
  • 2020 NFPA 70 National Electric Code (NEC) - (Local NEC Amendments)
  • 2021 NFPA Life Safety Code 101
  • 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) - (Local IFC Amendments)
  • 2023 Illinois Stretch Energy Code
    
    • The Illinois Stretch Energy Code has been adopted by the Evanston City Council and took effect on October 1st, 2025. All permit applications received on or after that date must comply with the Stretch Code. Please see the resource guides below for helpful information.
  • Illinois Plumbing Code - (Local Plumbing Code Amendments)
  • Illinois Accessibility Code

Code Resources

• • City of Evanston - Resource Guides
  • Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB)
  • International Code Council (ICC)
  • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

seq	First Name	Last Name	Role	Email
1.00	Andrew	San Roman	Building & Development Services Manager	asanroman@cityofevanston.org
2.00	Angela	Butler	Permit Desk Supervisor	abutler@cityofevanston.org
3.00	Henry	Sonn	Building Inspections Supervisor	hsonn@cityofevanston.org
4.00	Margaret	Sparr	Property Maintenance Supervisor	msparr@cityofevanston.org