City Building Permits

Breese, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Clinton County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Incorporated city limits of Breese.

Department
City of Breese Building and Zoning Department
Address
500 North 1st Street, Breese, IL 62230
Phone
(618) 526-7731
Website
https://breese.org/

Online Permit Portal

Open Forms only

Platform: City website • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Obtain application from City Hall or website.
  2. Submit two sets of construction plans and a site plan.
  3. Provide state license copies for plumbing and roofing contractors.
  4. Department reviews plans for compliance with local ordinances.
  5. Pay permit fees and receive issued permit.

Typical processing time: Approximately 2 weeks.

Source: City of Breese Building and Zoning Department

General Requirements

New construction, additions, structural alterations, fences, signs, and accessory structures over 120 sq. ft.

Required Documents

  • Two sets of plans
  • Site plan
  • Contractor licenses
Permit validity
1 year (Extensions available for $150).
Building code
IBC 2006, IRC 2006, NEC 2008, Illinois Plumbing Code.
Owner-builder
Owner-builders are allowed; must comply with all codes.
Contractor requirements
State licenses required for plumbers, roofers, and electricians.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$50.00
Plan check fee
N/A
Permit fee formula
Square Footage x ICC Cost x 0.0015.
Reinspection fee
$30 for underground plumbing inspections; occupancy permit $69.
Payment note
Paid at City Hall.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Sheds under 120 sq. ft.
  • Painting, carpeting, and similar finish work.
  • Fences under 6 feet (though a permit is still required for placement verification).

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • (618) 526-7151 (phone)
Scheduling deadline
24-hour notice required.
Inspection hours
Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Typical inspection sequence: Typical sequence: Footings, framing, electrical, plumbing, final. Certificate of Occupancy issued upon final pass.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Breese Building and Zoning Department before applying.

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