What form of payment do you accept for permits?
We accept cash, a personal check made payable to the Village of Odell
If I hire a contractor to do my work, who is responsible for obtaining the permit?
The homeowner or the contractor can obtain the necessary permit(s) for the project but it is the homeowner's responsibility that a permit is obtained.
What happens if I don’t get a permit?
If you are working without a permit, inspectors will order all work stopped and have any contractors leave the jobsite immediately. Permit fees will double and work cannot begin again until a permit is issued.
What is the cost of a permit?
For the first $3,000.00 of work to be done, $10.00 For the work involving more than $3,000.00, an additional $2.00 for each $1,000.00 over $3,000.00 to $75,000.00 For work involving more than $75,000.00, an additional $3.00 per $1,000.00 for each $1,000.00 over 75,000.00.
Do I have to pay the permit fees when I apply?
No. Your permit fees are due at the time the permit is issued. The village will contact you when your permit has been approved and when you can pick it up.