City Building Permits

Village of Savoy, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Champaign County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Village limits of Savoy, IL.

Department
Building Safety Division, Community and Economic Development (CED) Department
Address
611 N. Dunlap Avenue, Savoy, IL 61874
Phone
217-359-5894
Website
http://www.savoy.illinois.gov/departments/community_development/building_safety.php

Online Permit Portal

Open Document Center (PDF Forms)

Platform: Paper-Based with Online Payment • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Download application from Document Center.
  2. Submit completed application and plans via email or in person.
  3. CED staff reviews for code and Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) compliance.
  4. Fees are calculated and applicant is notified.
  5. Permit issued upon payment.
  6. Schedule inspections.

Typical processing time: 5 to 10 business days.

Source: Building Safety Division, Community and Economic Development (CED) Department

General Requirements

New structures, foundations, additions, structural changes, most MEP work.

Required Documents

  • Application
  • Site plans
  • Plat of survey by registered surveyor (for foundations/new structures)
Permit validity
Generally valid for 12 months.
Building code
Transitioning to 2024 ICC Series and 2023 NEC.
Owner-builder
Standard provisions apply; must meet code.
Contractor requirements
State license for plumbing/roofing; others must have Village Business License ($128).

Fees

Minimum permit fee
~$75.00 for small projects
Plan check fee
65% of the Building Permit Fee.
Permit fee formula
Based on project valuation.
Trade permit fee
Included in permit fee structure
Reinspection fee
Fees apply for missed/failed inspections.
Penalty (no permit)
Fees apply for work without permit
Payment note
Online via GovPayNow or in-person.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective 2026-03).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Minor repairs, painting, carpeting
  • Small sheds (<120 sq. ft. without utilities) - but may still require Zoning Use Permit

Important: Confirm exempt work status with CED Department before proceeding.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • 217-359-5894 (phone)
Scheduling deadline
At least 24 hours in advance.
Inspection hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Time windows
Standard business hours.

Typical inspection sequence: Typical sequence: Footing, Underground, Rough-ins, Insulation, Final.

Contact department for remote inspection availability.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Building Safety Division, Community and Economic Development (CED) Department before applying.

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