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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Fayetteville
New construction, major alterations.
Minor maintenance.
- Exempt Minor maintenance.
Required documents
- Site plans
- 911 address
- Zoning certificate
- Building code
- St. Clair County standards.
- Owner-builder
- Owner-builders are allowed.
- Contractor requirements
- State licenses required for specialty trades.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Obtain 911 address from Coordinating Office (618-277-7316).
- 02 Submit Application for Certificate of Zoning Compliance to County.
- 03 Submit building permit application with site plans.
- 04 Pay fees and schedule inspections via County line.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Fayetteville building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$30.00 (Zoning Certificate)
Paid to St. Clair County.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- (618) 277-6600, ext. 2644 (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- 24-hour notice required.
- Inspection hours
- Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Typical sequence: Typical sequence: Foundation, Rough, Final.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Fayetteville permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Fayetteville, IL? ▸
New construction, major alterations.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Fayetteville, IL? ▸
Building permit fees in Fayetteville, IL are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $30.00 (Zoning Certificate).
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Fayetteville, IL? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Fayetteville, IL, follow these steps: 1. Obtain 911 address from Coordinating Office (618-277-7316). 2. Submit Application for Certificate of Zoning Compliance to County. 3. Submit building permit application with site plans. 4. Pay fees and schedule inspections via County line.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Fayetteville, IL? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Fayetteville, IL. The following work is generally exempt: Minor maintenance.. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Fayetteville, IL? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Fayetteville, IL via: (618) 277-6600, ext. 2644. 24-hour notice required..
last verified April 2026
source St. Clair County Building & Zoning Department ↗
entry id permits/illinois/clinton/fayetteville
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with St. Clair County Building & Zoning Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.