Permits & Forms

The City of Elmhurst requires permits for building and construction projects, as well as other registration and licenses. Building permit applications and submittals must comply with City building codes, which are established to provide safeguards for the public’s health and welfare.

Online Permitting: Citizen Self-Service Portal
The City's online Citizen Self-Service Portal allows users to apply for a permit, track their permit, submit documents, schedule inspections, and communicate with staff. Anyone seeking a permit in the City of Elmhurst will be required to utilize the Citizen Self-Service Portal.

Sign up or access the Citizen Self-Service Portal here.

Instructions on how to create a Citizen Self-Service account.
View step-by-step directions on how to Apply for a Permit Online here.

If you have any questions, please contact the Community Development Department at (630) 530-3030.

Doc app

The Citizen Self-Service Portal will allow users to:

Document Center

The Document Center provides easy access to public documents. Click on one of the categories below to see related documents or use the search function.

Categories always sorted by seq (sub-categories sorted within each category)
Documents sorted by DATE in Ascending Order within category RESET

General Forms and Information Packets 6 documents