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Village of Washington Park

How to apply for a building permit in Village of Washington Park, Illinois. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Department of Code Enforcement

Street address
5218 North Park Drive, Washington Park, IL 62204
Coverage
Incorporated Village of Washington Park.
Online portal
Village Website
In-person submission
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Washington Park

New construction, additions, structural alterations, trade work (elec/plumb/mech), occupancy, demolition.

Minor repairs and maintenance (painting, carpeting, tiling)
Replacing light fixtures/outlets (non-structural)
Small storage sheds (typically < 120 sq ft)
  • Exempt Minor repairs and maintenance (painting, carpeting, tiling)
  • Exempt Replacing light fixtures/outlets (non-structural)
  • Exempt Small storage sheds (typically < 120 sq ft)
Required documents
  • Application
  • Plans
Building code
State mandated codes (IBC, IRC, Illinois Plumbing Code)
Contractor requirements
Standard state requirements.

Source: Department of Code Enforcement ↗

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Obtain application forms at Village Hall.
  2. 02
    Submit application and plans to Code Enforcement Officer Anthony Johnson.
  3. 03
    Review process for safety and zoning.
  4. 04
    Pay fees at Village Hall.
  5. 05
    Permit issued.

Source: Department of Code Enforcement ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Washington Park building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Permit fee formula
Valuation-based
02
Reinspection fee
Occupancy inspections $30-$100

In-person at Village Hall

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
  • (618) 874-2040 (phone)
Inspection hours
Mon-Fri 9-5

Typical sequence: Typical sequence: Occupancy, Rough, Final.

Source: Department of Code Enforcement ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Washington Park permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Washington Park, IL?
New construction, additions, structural alterations, trade work (elec/plumb/mech), occupancy, demolition.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Washington Park, IL?
Building permit fees in Washington Park, IL are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Valuation-based.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Washington Park, IL?
To apply for a building permit in Washington Park, IL, follow these steps: 1. Obtain application forms at Village Hall. 2. Submit application and plans to Code Enforcement Officer Anthony Johnson. 3. Review process for safety and zoning. 4. Pay fees at Village Hall. 5. Permit issued.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Washington Park, IL?
Not all construction work requires a permit in Washington Park, IL. The following work is generally exempt: Minor repairs and maintenance (painting, carpeting, tiling); Replacing light fixtures/outlets (non-structural); Small storage sheds (typically < 120 sq ft). When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Washington Park, IL?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Washington Park, IL via: (618) 874-2040.
last verified April 2026 source Department of Code Enforcement ↗ entry id permits/illinois/st-clair/washington-park

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Department of Code Enforcement before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.