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Zoning, building permits and septic rules in the Village of Kildeer, Illinois

The Village of Kildeer, Illinois, in Lake County, has its own zoning districts1 and requires an approved village building permit before construction starts2. The village's Building and Zoning Department handles building permits and zoning3. Septic permits and plan approval come from the Lake County Health Department, not the village4.

At a glance

Building permit
Required from the Village of Kildeer before construction2
Zoning
Village has its own zoning districts, including R-1 and R-2 single-family districts15
Septic
Lake County Health Department approves the permit and plan4
Inspections
Required for permitted work6
Driveways
Village permit needed for driveway, ribbon and culvert work7
Well permits
Lake County Water Well Program permits new private wells8

Who to call

Building permits

Village of Kildeer Building and Zoning Department

Building permits, plan review, inspections and zoning in the Village of Kildeer

(847) 438-6000

21911 Quentin Road, Kildeer, Illinois 60047

Septic permits

Lake County Health Department — Onsite Wastewater Treatment System

Septic plan review, construction permits and inspections for properties without public sewer in Lake County, including inside Kildeer

847-377-8020

[email protected]

500 West Winchester Road, Libertyville, IL 60048

Contact details are copied from each office’s official page and were checked against it on October 24, 2026.

Off-grid gear

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Does Kildeer, Illinois have zoning?

Yes. The Village of Kildeer keeps its own zoning regulations in Title 5 of its code of ordinances1. The village zoning map names single-family residence districts R-1 and R-2 among its districts5. Lake County's zoning rules cover only unincorporated land, so they do not set the rules inside the village9.

We could not confirm the village's rules on RV occupancy, tiny homes, accessory dwellings, minimum lot size, setbacks or height in each district. Ask the Building and Zoning Department3 before you buy, and request the district's dimensional table for the specific parcel. Zoning questions such as land-use changes go to the village plan commission3.

Do you need a building permit in Kildeer, and who issues it?

Yes. The Village of Kildeer requires an approved building permit before any construction begins, and its residential guidelines list new single-family construction among the covered projects2. The village's own building department issues building permits, reviews plans and performs inspections3. Permitted work must pass the proper inspections6.

The village also follows the 2014 Illinois State Plumbing Code with local amendments10. We could not confirm which building, energy or fire codes the village applies, whether a certificate of occupancy is issued for new homes, or whether homeowners building their own house get any exemption, so ask the department. Illinois itself does not issue building permits for privately funded construction; the local government does11.

How do septic permits work inside Kildeer?

Septic permits for homes in Kildeer come from the Lake County Health Department, which regulates septic systems on properties without public sewer12. For repair work inside the village, the application to the village must include the Health Department's approved permit and plan4. The Health Department's final inspection must be submitted before the village final inspection13.

For a new system anywhere in Lake County where public sewers do not exist, a licensed septic contractor applies for the construction permit, and the system needs a licensed designer or engineer14. Illinois requires plan approval before a new private sewage system is built15. The village's published fees for a septic repair permit are a $75 processing fee and a $75 permit fee16. We could not confirm whether a given Kildeer lot is on public sewer, so ask the village.

Can you live in an RV or tiny home in Kildeer?

We could not confirm any Kildeer rule on RV occupancy, camping, tiny homes or manufactured homes, because the village's zoning chapters were not readable to us. Do not assume an RV or tiny home is allowed on a lot inside the village. Ask the Building and Zoning Department3 for the answer in writing before you buy. Lake County's rules on temporary camping apply to unincorporated land and do not answer the question for Kildeer17.

What are the steps to build a home in Kildeer?

  1. Confirm the parcel's zoning district and its lot, setback and height rules with the village Building and Zoning Department3.
  2. Find out whether the lot has public sewer; if not, start with the Lake County Health Department for soil evaluation, system design and plan review14.
  3. If you need a private well, apply to the Lake County Water Well Program, which permits new wells in incorporated and unincorporated Lake County8.
  4. Apply for the village building permit; construction may proceed only after it is issued2.
  5. Get a village driveway permit for any driveway, ribbon or culvert work7.
  6. Schedule the inspections required for permitted work6.

What stays with Lake County, and what should you check before buying in Kildeer?

Septic permits and plan review stay with the Lake County Health Department4, and new private wells are permitted by the county's Water Well Program8. For land outside the village limits, see the Lake County page, because the county's rules apply only to unincorporated land9.

Before you buy, check for mapped floodplain; watershed development permits are required in Lake County for specified floodplain and floodway projects, and we could not confirm a Kildeer floodplain ordinance18. A driveway onto a state-maintained road also needs an IDOT permit19. Lake County's effective property tax rate is 2.7%20, with a median annual bill of $8,74321.

Watch-outs

  • The village zoning map we found is dated 2019 and may not show later amendments, so confirm the current district with the Building and Zoning Department5.
  • The village's septic permit steps we found cover repairs; confirm the process for a new septic system with both the village and the Lake County Health Department22.
  • Lake County's rules on unincorporated land, including short-term rental limits, do not automatically apply inside Kildeer; ask the village about short-term rentals9.

Sources

  1. Kildeer, IL Code of Ordinances (American Legal Publishing) overview (Village of Kildeer), quoted and re-checked
  2. Village of Kildeer - Residential permit guidelines (Village of Kildeer), quoted and re-checked
  3. Village of Kildeer Building and Zoning Department (villageofkildeer.com)
  4. Village of Kildeer - Septic System Repair (Village of Kildeer), quoted and re-checked
  5. Village of Kildeer zoning map (dated 3/18/2019) (Village of Kildeer), quoted and re-checked
  6. Village of Kildeer - Building Department (Village of Kildeer), quoted and re-checked
  7. Village of Kildeer - Residential permit guidelines (Village of Kildeer), quoted and re-checked
  8. Environmental Health Permit Applications and Forms, quoted and re-checked
  9. Unified Development Ordinance, quoted and re-checked
  10. Village of Kildeer - Septic System Repair (Village of Kildeer), quoted and re-checked
  11. Illinois Codes FAQ (Illinois statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  12. Lake County Health Department — Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (lakecountyil.gov)
  13. Village of Kildeer - Septic System Repair (Village of Kildeer), quoted and re-checked
  14. Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems, quoted and re-checked
  15. 77 Ill. Adm. Code 905.190 Installation Approval (Illinois statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  16. Village of Kildeer - Septic System Repair (Village of Kildeer), quoted and re-checked
  17. § 151.113 Accessory Uses, quoted and re-checked
  18. Permits & Approvals, quoted and re-checked
  19. Highway Permits (Illinois statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  20. Effective property tax rate: Bolthole Index county data
  21. Median property tax bill: Bolthole Index county data
  22. Village of Kildeer - Septic System Repair (Village of Kildeer), quoted and re-checked

Written October 24, 2026 from the rules quoted below, each taken from an official source and re-checked by an independent reviewer. This is research, not legal advice: rules change, so confirm with the office before you buy or build.

Answers from the rulebook for Village of Kildeer

Village of Kildeer’s own rules

  • Building permitRequired

    Residential projects listed in Kildeer village's residential permit guidelines, including new single family construction and septic system or sewer system work

    • The page says to call the Building and Zoning Department at 847-438-6000 to discuss projects not listed.
    • Construction may proceed only after the permit is issued.
    “before beginning any construction, you must obtain an approved building permit.”
  • Building code adoptedPartial

    Plumbing construction in Kildeer village (the village's septic system repair page)

    • Only plumbing code adoption was verified: the village follows the 2014 Illinois State Plumbing Code with local amendments.
    • No building, residential, energy or fire code adoption was verified in this run; Title 4 Building Regulations was not read.
    • The local amendments themselves were not reviewed.
    “the village of kildeer follows the 2014 illinois state plumbing code with local amendments.”
  • InspectionsRequired

    Building projects in Kildeer village that receive a village building permit

    • The septic repair page also requires a Lake County Health Department final inspection before the village final inspection (see septic-inspection claim).
    “in addition to obtaining a permit, please make sure that all proper inspections for the permitted work are performed.”
  • Local zoningPresent (with conditions)

    Land inside Kildeer village limits (Village of Kildeer, Lake County, Illinois): the village's own zoning districts apply.

    • The zoning map cited is dated 3/18/2019 and may not reflect later amendments.
    • The Title 5 Zoning Regulations chapter text was not read in this run; the map and code index are the cited evidence that the village has its own zoning districts.
    “title 4 building regulations title 5 zoning regulations title 6 subdivision regulations”
  • Zoning districtsPublished (with conditions)

    Zoning districts of the Village of Kildeer, shown on the village zoning map

    • The map is dated 3/18/2019 and may not reflect later amendments or planned development changes.
    • The legend names single family residence districts R-1 and R-2 among others; only those two are quoted here.
    “single family residence district (r-1) nl n field rd ch or ct planned development (pd-4)”
  • Driveway accessRequired

    Driveway, ribbon and culvert work inside Kildeer village

    • This establishes a village permit for driveway work; it does not establish access or curb-cut standards, which were not located.
    “before beginning any construction, you must obtain an approved building permit. click the links below to view a guideline and checklist for various building projects.”
  • Permit feesPublished (with conditions)

    Village fees for septic system repair permits in Kildeer village

    • Fees are stated on the septic repair page only; fee schedules for other permit types were not verified.
    • The page lists a contractor registration fee and a $1,000,000 certificate of insurance requirement in the same passage; only the $50 registration fee is recorded as a parameter.

    processing fee: 75 USD · permit fee: 75 USD · contractor registration fee: 50 USD (contractor registration form, per the septic repair page)

    “how much will my permit cost? processing fee $75.00 permit fee $75.00”
  • Permit processPartial

    Village permit application for septic system repair in Kildeer village

    • Required items: building permit application signed by homeowner, plat of survey (1 copy), copy of the Lake County Health Department approved permit and plan, plumber's state license, contract with scope of work and total cost, contractor registration form, certificate of insurance, and HOA approval if necessary.
    • Process verified only for septic repair; new-construction process not verified.
    “required items to submit with application: building permit application (signed by homeowner) plat of survey -1 copy”

Rules another office applies inside Village of Kildeer

Village of Kildeer does not set these itself; the county, a health district or the state does, and they apply to every address inside its limits.

  • Who permits septicCounty (with conditions)

    Private septic systems on homes inside Kildeer village, which is in Lake County, Illinois; the Lake County Health Department approves the septic permit and plan and the final inspection

    • Village septic repair permits require a copy of the Lake County Health Department approved permit and plan.
    • The Health Department final inspection must be submitted before the village final inspection.
    “a copy of the approved permit and plan from the lake county health department.”
  • Septic permitRequired

    Septic system repair work on homes inside Kildeer village; applies inside Kildeer village

    • Requires a Lake County Health Department approved permit and plan, submitted with the village building permit application.
    • Covers septic system repair as described on the village page; new septic installation was not verified.
    “a copy of the approved permit and plan from the lake county health department.”
  • Septic inspectionRequired

    Septic system repair on homes inside Kildeer village; applies inside Kildeer village

    • The Lake County Health Department approved final inspection must be submitted before the village final inspection is called in.
    • Village final inspection is called in at least 24 hours in advance, before 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, per the village page.
    “final (after a copy of the approved final inspection from the lake county health department has been submitted)”

Still unanswered

We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask Village of Kildeer or Lake County directly.

  • Owner-builder exemption — Owner-builder permit exemption for homeowners in Kildeer village
  • Certificate of occupancy — Certificate of occupancy for new homes inside Kildeer village
  • Minimum dwelling size — Single family residence district (R-1) in Kildeer village
  • Minimum lot size — Single family residence district (R-1) in Kildeer village
  • Setbacks — Single family residence district (R-1) in Kildeer village
14 more unanswered
  • Lot coverage
  • Building height
  • Living in an RV
  • Camping on your land
  • Tiny homes
  • Manufactured homes
  • Accessory dwellings
  • Off-grid sanitation
  • Well permit
  • Mandatory utility hookup
  • Agricultural exemption
  • Subdividing land
  • Building in a floodplain
  • Short-term rentals

Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.

Unanswered questions are usually a sign that Village of Kildeer publishes no rule on the point, not that none exists. Lake County’s page lists the county offices to call.

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