Inspections
Pre-Sale Inspections
The Village of Harwood Heights requires pre-sale inspections prior to the sale of any property. Prior to scheduling an inspection - the seller or his/her attorney or agent must complete a Certificate of Compliance form (provided below) and pay the required fee at the Village Hall.
Inspection fees must be paid before scheduling an inspection.
$100 - single family or condo ($100)
$250 - multi-family ($250 up to 5 units, plus $50 each dwelling thereafter)
$750 - commercial
To schedule an inspection, please call the Village Hall at 708-867-7200. Inspections must be scheduled 2-3 weeks prior to closing.
The Village adheres to the following building codes when conducting inspections:
- State of Illinois Plumbing Code
- 2018 Residential Code
- 2018 International Mechanical Code
- 2018 International Property Maintenance Code
- 2018 International Building Code
- 2018 City of Chicago Electrical Code
For a quick list of common building violation corrections, see the list below.
Common Building Corrections List