City Building Permits
Village of Bolingbrook, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Village of Bolingbrook, Illinois. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Serves the Village of Bolingbrook. DuPage portion must also comply with County Stormwater/Health.
- Department
- Building & Safety Department
- Address
- 375 West Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
- Phone
- (630) 226-8800
- Website
- https://www.bolingbrook.com
Online Permit Portal
Platform: In-person/Portal • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Application Process
- Submit application, Plat of Survey, and plans to Bolingbrook.
- Village reviews for zoning/code.
- If in DuPage, plans may be sent to County for stormwater 'Non-Waiver' review.
- Pay fees and receive permit.
- Obtain well/septic permits from DuPage Health if applicable.
Typical processing time: Varies by project complexity.
Source: Building & Safety Department
General Requirements
Additions, structural, basements, garages, sheds, decks, fences, pools, roofs, HVAC.
Required Documents
- Plat of Survey
- Plans
- Contractor registration
- Permit validity
- Varies.
- Building code
- 2021 IBC, 2021 IRC, 2020 NEC, Illinois Plumbing Code.
- Owner-builder
- Affidavit/intent.
- Contractor requirements
- Registered with Village (~$260 fee); $20k surety bond.
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- $150 (Residential 'Single-day' like fence/HVAC)
- Plan check fee
- Included or assessed
- Permit fee formula
- Flat fees for common residential; $250 (Decks), $300 (Above-ground pools). New homes based on sq. ft.
- Trade permit fee
- Varies
- Reinspection fee
- Fees for failures
- Penalty (no permit)
- Penalty for unpermitted work
- Payment note
- At Village Hall
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective Current).
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
- Minor repairs
Important: Confirm exempt work categories with Building & Safety Department before proceeding.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Call 24-48 hours in advance (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- 24-48 hours in advance required.
- Inspection hours
- Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Time windows
- Standard business hours.
Typical inspection sequence: Rough, Final.
Contact Building & Safety for remote inspection eligibility.
Additional Resources
- Building code: 2021 IBC, 2021 IRC, 2020 NEC, Illinois Plumbing Code.
- Verify contractor license: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- DuPage County Stormwater
- DuPage Health
- 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 Building & Safety Department before applying.
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