City Building Permits
Village of Addison, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Village of Addison, Illinois. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Serves the Village of Addison.
- Department
- Community Development Department - Building Division
- Address
- 1 Friendship Plaza, Room 1200, Addison, IL 60101
- Phone
- (630) 693-7530
- Website
- https://www.addisonadvantage.org
Online Permit Portal
Platform: Village Web Portal • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only
Application Process
- Register on the web portal.
- Submit application and upload plans/survey.
- Review period (standard ~10 business days).
- Notification of approval and fee calculation.
- Pay fees online and print permit.
Typical processing time: 10 business days.
Source: Community Development Department - Building Division
General Requirements
Decks, sheds, fences, pools, driveways, garages, patios, basement remodels, additions, kitchens/baths, roofs, windows, siding, HVAC, water heaters.
Required Documents
- Plat of Survey
- Construction plans
- Owner Authorization Form
- Permit validity
- Varies.
- Building code
- 2024 I-Codes (IBC, IRC, Mechanical, Plumbing), 2023 NEC. Effective March 17, 2026.
- Owner-builder
- Not specified.
- Contractor requirements
- Contractors must be registered.
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- Application fees $25-$125; Inspections $60+
- Plan check fee
- Varies by project
- Permit fee formula
- Square footage rates (~$0.40-$0.50/sq. ft.) for new/additions; flat fees for simple items
- Trade permit fee
- Varies
- Reinspection fee
- Fees apply for failed inspections
- Penalty (no permit)
- Penalty for unpermitted work
- Payment note
- Online payment accepted
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective Current).
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Community Development Department - Building Division to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Web portal or phone (online)
- Scheduling deadline
- Check portal for scheduling windows.
- Inspection hours
- Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Time windows
- Instant Permit appointments available Tue/Thu 8am-11am for small projects.
Typical inspection sequence: Footing, Framing, Rough, Final.
Contact Community Development for remote inspection eligibility.
Additional Resources
- Building code: 2024 I-Codes (IBC, IRC, Mechanical, Plumbing), 2023 NEC. Effective March 17, 2026.
- Verify contractor license: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Call J.U.L.I.E (811) before digging
- 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 Community Development Department - Building Division before applying.
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