City Building Permits

Centralia, IL - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Centralia, Illinois. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Illinois Marion County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

city limits of Centralia and the established 1.5 mile zoning area

Department
Community Development and Planning & Zoning
Address
101 S Locust, Centralia, IL 62801
Phone
(618) 533-7622
Website
https://www.cityofcentralia.org/

Application Process

General Requirements

no building or other structure may be erected, moved, added to, or structurally altered within the city limits and 1.5 mile zoning area without a building permit

Required Documents

  • application, plot plan, and for public-purpose buildings sealed plans by an Illinois licensed architect or structural engineer
Permit validity
if work is not substantially completed within 1 year, the permit expires unless extended in writing at issuance
Building code
city page lists International Fire Code 2024, International Building Code 2024, International Existing Building Code 2024, International Residential Code 2024, International Property Maintenance Code 2024, and International Mechanical Code 2024, all with city amendments
Contractor requirements
application collects general contractor, architect/engineer, and license information

Fees

Permit fee formula
not extracted from the public pages reviewed

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Community Development and Planning & Zoning to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Inspection hours
office hours listed on the department page are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday

Typical inspection sequence: application -> zoning compliance review -> permit issuance -> inspection -> occupancy/use certificate where applicable

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Community Development and Planning & Zoning before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Centralia Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Centralia, IL?
no building or other structure may be erected, moved, added to, or structurally altered within the city limits and 1.5 mile zoning area without a building permit
How much does a building permit cost in Centralia, IL?
Fees are calculated as: not extracted from the public pages reviewed.

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