The Village of Oak Park | 123 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302 | village@oak-park.us
Oak Park offers a variety of services that can be accessed online from a computer, tablet or smart phone. Some of the services are managed directly by the Village, while others are third-party vendors authorized by the Village to conduct transactions.
The Village of Oak Park provides a wide range of services, from public safety programs like fire and police protection to support for housing, historic preservation and neighborhood relations. Don't see what you are looking for? Use the search feature at the top of the page.
Oak Park operates under the village manager form of government. A part-time, elected legislative body of a president and six trustees hires a professional manager to oversee the day-to-day administration of government programs and services.
Oak Park boasts excellent schools, world class architecture, shopping, dining and an extensive public transportation network. But Oak Park is more than a place – it also is a way of life. Use the links in this menu to learn more about our community and the many services available to residents and visitors alike.
Oak Park offers a variety of services that can be accessed online from a computer, tablet or smart phone. Some of the services are managed directly by the Village, while others are third-party vendors authorized by the Village to conduct transactions.
The Village of Oak Park provides a wide range of services, from public safety programs like fire and police protection to support for housing, historic preservation and neighborhood relations. Don't see what you are looking for? Use the search feature at the top of the page.
Oak Park operates under the village manager form of government. A part-time, elected legislative body of a president and six trustees hires a professional manager to oversee the day-to-day administration of government programs and services.
Oak Park boasts excellent schools, world class architecture, shopping, dining and an extensive public transportation network. But Oak Park is more than a place – it also is a way of life. Use the links in this menu to learn more about our community and the many services available to residents and visitors alike.
Here are links to some of the most popular items on the Village web site.
Here are links to some of the most popular items on the Village web site.
May 1, 2024 - May is Building Safety Month, a time to raise awareness and understanding of what it takes to create safe and sustainable structures.
Established by the International Code Council, the month aims to educate the public about the need for regularly-updated building codes and the officials trusted to oversee and enforce those codes.
The Village of Oak Park’s Development Services Department manages the divisions responsible for building permits and inspections, economic vitality, planning, historic preservation and zoning.
The Permits & Development Division is hosting a Building Safety Month Open House from 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, May 15 at Village Hall, 123 Madison St. Department tours, information about upcoming construction projects, free refreshments and Q&A’s with Village officials responsible for permitting, planning, zoning and building fire safety are just some of the activities planned. All ages are welcome.
Click here to download the Open House flyer.
In addition to the Open House, the Village Board recently issued a proclamation helping to raise awareness of the month and recognizing the importance of the need to help safeguard lives and property through building code adoption and enforcement.
More information about the Permits & Development Division can be found at www.oak-park.us/permits, emailing permits@oak-park.us or calling 708.358.5430.
