Doing Business 

Thank you for choosing the Village of Fox Lake to assist you with developing a business, building a home, or modifying your property. 

The Doing Business Section has been built to assist you with any needs you may have through the construction, permitting, or application process. 

Economic Development

This Is The Life! The heart of the Chain O’ Lakes in Lake County, Illinois, Fox Lake has been named one of the most affordable towns for lake life in the country. Click here to get a glimpse of the excitement – and laid-back atmosphere- of Fox Lake and the opportunities to purchase land and locate a business along the shorelines of the second most popular inland waterway in the nation. Read the stories, see the stats, and learn why “this is the life” is what makes Fox Lake special. 

Business License

For information regarding the business license process please visit the Business License page.

Building Codes

For information on specific building codes utilized by the Village of Fox Lake please visit the Building Code page.

Permit Information 

For information on required Village permits please visit the Permit Information page.

Permit Fees

For a list of Village Permit Fees please visit the Permit Fees page.

Facade Improvement Program 

For information about the Village's Facade Improvement Program please visit the Facade Improvement Program page.

Zoning Map 

To view the Village's Zoning Map please click here.

Contact Us

For more information, questions or assistance with the business application process, please contact the Community Development Department at (847) 587-3176. We look forward to working with you!