Kedzie Windows supplies and installs windows, patio doors and complete commercial storefront systems in Waukegan. We work with apartment owners, condo associations, HOAs and property managers on replacement and new installation, including coordinated work around occupied residences. Free site visits and estimates are available.
Distinguish residential openings from commercial entrance work
For a Waukegan owner with residential and commercial space, describe the window locations and storefront as separate scopes. A storefront system includes an entrance and related glazing; it should not be reduced to a same-size residential window count. Include whether tenants will remain in place and who controls access to each area.
For the residential portion, note prior replacements and organize reports by unit. If only part of the building is planned for the first phase, identify those locations explicitly. This gives a small-building owner a practical starting point without assuming that the property’s age determines every window’s condition.
What the local housing data tells an owner
CMAP’s community snapshot reports that 8.1% of Waukegan housing units are in two-unit structures and 18.3% are in housing built before 1940, using 2020–2024 American Community Survey estimates. CMAP housing snapshot
These are estimates of housing units, not counts of apartment buildings or condo associations. Housing age does not establish window age or condition. Use the figures as context for planning; define your project from the property’s actual openings, records and needs.
A local check before scheduling work
Waukegan’s general permit page lists same-size window and door replacement among its exceptions. Confirm that the complete proposed work fits the exception; a changed opening or reconfigured storefront should not be assumed to qualify. Waukegan building permit information
Services for your property
Commercial Storefronts · Apartment Window Replacement · Window Replacement
More service details: Commercial Windows · Condo & HOA Window Replacement · Patio Doors
We provide supply and installation together. Our scope is full replacement and new installation, with phased projects reviewed individually. Standalone single-window or single-patio-door work is outside our scope, except that individual residents may participate in an association-coordinated program. A complete commercial storefront can be a single project. Repair-only work and customer-supplied installation are not offered.
We handle the entire permit process
If your project in Waukegan requires a permit, Kedzie Windows handles the entire process from start to finish, including the application, communication with the municipality and required inspections. You never have to deal with the city—we take care of it for you.
Local permit resources for Waukegan
The official links below explain the local requirements. For your Kedzie Windows project, our team handles the permit process on your behalf.
Permit authority: Building & Code Department. Official department contact and guidance.
Application starting point: Open the public portal under Applications.
Municipal phone: 847-625-6868
For a size change, start from the City’s windows-and-doors requirements and use the department’s public portal. Describe any wider storefront or structural scope separately from a same-size replacement.
When confirming permit requirements, we provide the municipality with the property details and proposed scope, including any changes to openings or framing. For an association program, we explain whether the work covers one residence, several units or multiple buildings.
We prepare and submit the application, coordinate any owner or association authorization needed, communicate with the municipality and arrange required inspections through completion. The municipality determines the applicable requirements and approvals; our team manages the process for you.
Common questions
Do I need a permit to replace my windows in Waukegan?
No for a same-size replacement under Waukegan’s dedicated windows-and-doors guidance. A permit is required if the window size changes. For that work, the City requests the existing opening information and drawings of the proposed changes. Broader renovation work should still be described separately.
Waukegan windows and doors: same-size and changed-size work
Do I need a permit to replace my patio door in Waukegan?
No for a same-size patio-door replacement under Waukegan’s published same-size door rule. Changing the door size requires a permit. If the project also changes the surrounding structure or includes a broader commercial system, confirm that complete scope rather than applying the simple replacement rule to every part of the job.
Waukegan windows and doors: same-size and changed-size work
Permit information checked September 15, 2026. We confirm the requirements for your property and scope before work begins.
Request a free estimate
Tell us about your Waukegan project. We respond within one business day. For general questions, contact Kedzie Windows.
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