City Building Permits

Village of Fayetteville, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Clinton County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Fayetteville Village limits (Located in St. Clair County). Fayetteville contracts with St. Clair County Building & Zoning Department.

Department: St. Clair County Building & Zoning Department
Address: 10 Public Square, 5th Floor, Belleville, IL 62220
Phone: (618) 277-6600, ext. 2531
Email: zoning@co.st-clair.il.us
Website: https://www.st-clair.il.us/departments/building-zoning

Online Permit Portal

Open St. Clair County Building & Zoning

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

Application Process

Obtain 911 address from Coordinating Office (618-277-7316).
Submit Application for Certificate of Zoning Compliance to County.
Submit building permit application with site plans.
Pay fees and schedule inspections via County line.

Source: St. Clair County Building & Zoning Department

General Requirements

New construction, major alterations.

Required Documents

Site plans
911 address
Zoning certificate

Building code: St. Clair County standards.
Owner-builder: Owner-builders are allowed.
Contractor requirements: State licenses required for specialty trades.

Fees

Minimum permit fee: $30.00 (Zoning Certificate)
Plan check fee: N/A
Permit fee formula: Varies by structure.
Payment note: Paid to St. Clair County.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Minor maintenance.

Inspections

How to Schedule

(618) 277-6600, ext. 2644 (phone)

Scheduling deadline: 24-hour notice required.
Inspection hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Typical inspection sequence: Typical sequence: Foundation, Rough, Final.

Additional Resources

Building code: St. Clair 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 St. Clair County Building & Zoning Department before applying.

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Important: This page is an educational resource provided by jaspector.com. It is not legal advice, and it does not substitute for official guidance from the permit authority listed above. Permit requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the issuing department before beginning any construction project. Use of this page does not create an attorney-client relationship. Jaspector assumes no liability for any outcomes arising from reliance on this information.

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