City Building Permits

Village of New Baden, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Clinton County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Village of New Baden limits.

Department: Village of New Baden Building and Zoning Department
Address: 1 E. Hanover Street, New Baden, IL 62265
Phone: (618) 588-3813 (Ext 5)
Email: zoning@newbadenil.com
Website: https://newbadenil.com/

Online Permit Portal

Open Document Center

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

Application Process

Download application from Document Center.
Submit for plan review (New Home, Addition, or Accessory).
Pay plan review fee ($30 - $120).
Department issues permit based on sq. ft. calculation.
Occupancy permit required for establishment of residence.

Source: Village of New Baden Building and Zoning Department

General Requirements

New construction, additions, decks, fences, major electric/plumbing.

Required Documents

Application
Construction plans
Site plan

Building code: Village Code; moving to 2021 IBC/IRC.
Owner-builder: Owner-builders are allowed.
Contractor requirements: State licenses required.

Fees

Minimum permit fee: $50.00 (Occupancy)
Plan check fee: $120 (New Home), $60 (Addition), $30 (Accessory).
Permit fee formula: $0.35 per sq. ft. (New/Additions); $0.25 per sq. ft. (Alterations).
Reinspection fee: $25 for re-inspection.
Payment note: Water Tap $1,000; Sewer Tap $1,500.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Minor cosmetic repairs.

Inspections

How to Schedule

(618) 588-3813 ext 5 (phone)

Inspection hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Typical inspection sequence: Typical sequence: Plan review, Structural, Electrical, Final.

Additional Resources

Building code: Village Code; moving to 2021 IBC/IRC.
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 of New Baden Building and Zoning Department before applying.

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