City Building Permits
Village of New Athens, IL - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Village of New Athens, Illinois. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Incorporated Village of New Athens (contracts with St. Clair County).
- Department
- Village Hall / St. Clair County Building & Zoning (contracted)
- Address
- 905 Spotsylvania Street, New Athens, IL 62264
- Phone
- (618) 475-2144
- Website
- https://newathens.socs.net
Online Permit Portal
Platform: In-person submission • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Application Process
- Obtain Certificate of Zoning Compliance from Village Hall.
- Submit application and plans to St. Clair County Zoning Department in Belleville.
- County conducts plan review and inspection.
- Pay fees to County.
- Permit issued by County.
Source: Village Hall / St. Clair County Building & Zoning (contracted)
General Requirements
New construction, additions, structural alterations, decks, sheds, fences, pools, roofing.
Required Documents
- Application
- Zoning Compliance
- Plans
- Building code
- 2012 IBC/IRC (County standards)
- Contractor requirements
- State trade licenses.
Fees
- Plan check fee
- ~$100 (commercial)
- Permit fee formula
- Valuation/Square Foot based
- Reinspection fee
- ~$75
- Payment note
- Paid to St. Clair County
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
- Cosmetic work (painting, tiling, carpeting, cabinets)
- Minor maintenance (faucets/fixtures)
Important: Contact St. Clair County for full list of exempt work items.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- St. Clair County (618) 277-6600 (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- 24 hours notice required
- Inspection hours
- Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30
Typical inspection sequence: Typical sequence: Footing, Framing, Final.
Additional Resources
- Building code: 2012 IBC/IRC (County standards)
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- License lookup guide: Illinois Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Illinois Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Illinois hub: Illinois Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Village Hall / St. Clair County Building & Zoning (contracted) before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Village of New Athens Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Village of New Athens, IL?
- New construction, additions, structural alterations, decks, sheds, fences, pools, roofing.
- How much does a building permit cost in Village of New Athens, IL?
- Fees are calculated as: Valuation/Square Foot based. Plan check fee: ~$100 (commercial).
- How do I apply for a building permit in Village of New Athens, IL?
- 1. Obtain Certificate of Zoning Compliance from Village Hall. 2. Submit application and plans to St. Clair County Zoning Department in Belleville. 3. County conducts plan review and inspection. 4. Pay fees to County. 5. Permit issued by County.
- What work is exempt from building permits in Village of New Athens, IL?
- The following work is generally exempt: Cosmetic work (painting, tiling, carpeting, cabinets); Minor maintenance (faucets/fixtures). Note: Contact St. Clair County for full list of exempt work items.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Village of New Athens, IL?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: St. Clair County (618) 277-6600. 24 hours notice required.
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