Village Departments

ADMINISTRATION

The administrative offices of the Village operate out of the Village Hall, 2500 Lake Ave.  The office hours are weekdays from 8:30am to 4:30pm.  The Village Manager is responsible for implementing the policies and procedures of the Village of Lakewood.  She oversees the Village staff, budget administration, internal controls and economic development for the Village.  

BUILDING

The Village of Lakewood is dedicated to ensuring the public health, safety and welfare of the community by providing review, permitting, and inspection services.  Building Permits are required prior to all construction projects.  Individual project handouts, posted right, provide the individual guidelines and requirements for each project type.  When you are ready to begin work, simply submit your Building Permit Application, along with the required documents and fees.  Please contact the Building Department at (815) 459-3025 for more information or with any questions you may have regarding the application process. 

FINANCE

The Village's Finance Department is responsible for overseeing the fiscal operations of the Village.  Under the supervision of the Village Manager, with the assistance of the Treasurer, department responsibilities include the recording and reporting of all financial transactions, billing and collecting all monies due to the Village, making payments to employees and vendors, management of Village funds, assisting in the preparation of the annual operating budget, and preparation of the annual financial report.  Additionally, the Finance Department manages the refuse collection and utility billing processes.

POLICE