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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Centralia
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
- 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
- Permit validity
- if work is not substantially completed within 1 year, the permit expires unless extended in writing at issuance
- Contractor requirements
- application collects general contractor, architect/engineer, and license information
§ 03
Fee schedule
Centralia building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Permit fee formula
not extracted from the public pages reviewed
§ 04
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Inspection hours
- office hours listed on the department page are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday
Typical sequence: application -> zoning compliance review -> permit issuance -> inspection -> occupancy/use certificate where applicable
§ 05
Frequently asked
Common questions about Centralia permits
01 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
02 How much does a building permit cost in Centralia, IL? ▸
Building permit fees in Centralia, IL are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: not extracted from the public pages reviewed.
last verified April 2026
entry id permits/illinois/marion/centralia
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Community Development and Planning & Zoning before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.