Bartlett, IL — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Planning & Development Services Department - Building Division

Street address

Village Hall, 228 S. Main Street, Bartlett, IL 60103

Phone

(630) 540-5920

Coverage

Serves the Village of Bartlett (DuPage and Cook counties).

Online portal

Bartlett Online Permit System

Online Permit System

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Bartlett

Additions, basements, garages, sheds, decks, fences, driveways, patios, roofs, siding, windows/doors, HVAC, pools, solar.

Scope of work

Permit?

Minor maintenance

Exempt

Exempt Minor maintenance

Note: Confirm exempt work categories with Building Division before proceeding.

Required documents

Plat of Survey
Construction plans
Contractor license

Building code: 2024 standards per municipal code (local variants).
Owner-builder: Allowed but must follow all codes.
Contractor requirements: All contractors must be licensed by Bartlett.

Source: Planning & Development Services Department - Building Division ↗

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Apply through the online portal.
02

Submit plans, surveys, and contractor info.
03

Building Division reviews for compliance.
04

Notification of fees.
05

Pay online and display permit at street.

Source: Planning & Development Services Department - Building Division ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Effective Current

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

$40 (Value <$500)

Plan check fee

$100 (Architectural review if stamped plans required); $75 (Plumbing/Electric review)

Permit fee formula

Valuation based: $12 per $1,000 for value >$10k; flat rates for smaller values.

Reinspection fee

Penalty for work without permit is double the fee (min $100)

Penalty (no permit)

Penalty for unpermitted work

Online

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective Current) before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

Online portal (online)

Scheduling deadline: Check portal for scheduling windows.
Inspection hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Time windows: Standard business hours.

Typical sequence: Rough-in, Final.

Permit must be displayed during inspections.

Source: Planning & Development Services Department - Building Division ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Bartlett permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Bartlett, IL? ▸

Additions, basements, garages, sheds, decks, fences, driveways, patios, roofs, siding, windows/doors, HVAC, pools, solar.

02 How much does a building permit cost in Bartlett, IL? ▸

Building permit fees in Bartlett, IL are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $40 (Value <$500). Fees are calculated as: Valuation based: $12 per $1,000 for value >$10k; flat rates for smaller values.. Plan check fee: $100 (Architectural review if stamped plans required); $75 (Plumbing/Electric review).

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Bartlett, IL? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Bartlett, IL, follow these steps: 1. Apply through the online portal. 2. Submit plans, surveys, and contractor info. 3. Building Division reviews for compliance. 4. Notification of fees. 5. Pay online and display permit at street.

04 What work is exempt from building permits in Bartlett, IL? ▸

Not all construction work requires a permit in Bartlett, IL. The following work is generally exempt: Minor maintenance. Note: Confirm exempt work categories with Building Division before proceeding. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.

05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Bartlett, IL? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Bartlett, IL via: Online portal. Check portal for scheduling windows..

last verified April 2026 source Planning & Development Services Department - Building Division ↗ entry id permits/illinois/dupage/bartlett

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Planning & Development Services Department - Building Division before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

Village of Bartlett

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