Building Department

Building Director: John Pierce
4200 Lawndale Avenue, Lyons, IL 60534
Phone: (708) 442-4500
Fax: (708) 442-4432

The Building Department is responsible for assisting residents, contractors, builders, and developers in complying with State and local construction codes. The Department enforces Accessibility, Building, Sprinkler, Electrical, Plumbing, and Property Maintenance Codes. The Department is responsible for conducting building plan reviews, performing building and property maintenance inspections, processing permits, and issuing occupancy certificates. The Department also issues business licenses.

Code enforcement activities of the Division include rental and sale inspections, enforcement of village zoning and property maintenance codes, preparation of citations and documentation for violations of Village codes, and testimony in court.