Spring Valley, IL - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Spring Valley municipal limits.

Department

City Clerk's Office / city code enforcement

Address

215 N. Greenwood Street, Spring Valley, IL 61362

Phone

(815) 664-4221

Email

clerkhansen@springvalleyil.us

Website

https://springvalleyil.gov/documents/building-permit/

Application Process

1. Building permit page hosts the public building permit document.
2. Commercial or industrial permit applicants must submit certified plans by a licensed architect and or professional engineer as appropriate.
3. City code requires plan review fee payment and, for new commercial or industrial construction, inspection fee payment.

Source: City Clerk's Office / city code enforcement

General Requirements

Permit required for construction regulated by city code.

Required Documents

• Certified plans for commercial or industrial work as appropriate
• Permit application

Building code

Spring Valley city code is its own building code chapter; the specific edition should be confirmed directly from the current code book.

Contractor requirements

Building permit applicants for contractor work must register annually with the city clerk. Contractors must verify awareness of applicable state regulations and city codes.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

$20 for several flat-fee categories; $150 minimum for structural alterations adding square footage

Plan check fee

Commercial / industrial plan review fee is 1 percent of the first $50,000, 0.75 percent of the next $200,000, and 0.5 percent above $250,000, placed in escrow

Permit fee formula

$0.30 per sq ft up to 5,000 sq ft; $0.15 per sq ft from 5,001 to 100,000 sq ft; over 100,000 sq ft negotiated

Penalty (no permit)

Demolition fee schedule and other penalties are in the city code; no single generalized reinspection fee was extracted from the reviewed sources.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City Clerk's Office / city code enforcement to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Typical inspection sequence: For commercial or industrial construction, permits include inspection and plan review components.

Additional Resources

• Building code: Spring Valley city code is its own building code chapter; the specific edition should be confirmed directly from the current code book.
• City codes page
• Code library
• License lookup guide: Illinois Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Illinois Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Illinois hub: Illinois Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Spring Valley Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Spring Valley, IL?

Permit required for construction regulated by city code.

How much does a building permit cost in Spring Valley, IL?

The minimum permit fee is $20 for several flat-fee categories; $150 minimum for structural alterations adding square footage. Fees are calculated as: $0.30 per sq ft up to 5,000 sq ft; $0.15 per sq ft from 5,001 to 100,000 sq ft; over 100,000 sq ft negotiated. Plan check fee: Commercial / industrial plan review fee is 1 percent of the first $50,000, 0.75 percent of the next $200,000, and 0.5 percent above $250,000, placed in escrow.

How do I apply for a building permit in Spring Valley, IL?

1. Building permit page hosts the public building permit document. 2. Commercial or industrial permit applicants must submit certified plans by a licensed architect and or professional engineer as appropriate. 3. City code requires plan review fee payment and, for new commercial or industrial construction, inspection fee payment.

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