City Building Permits
Village of Lisle, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Village of Lisle, Illinois. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Serves the Village of Lisle.
- Department
- Development Services Department
- Address
- 925 Burlington Ave, Lisle, IL 60532
- Phone
- (630) 271-4150
- Website
- https://www.villageoflisle.org
Online Permit Portal
Platform: Forms Available Online • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Application Process
- Prepare application with Plat of Survey and plans.
- Submit to Development Services Department.
- Plan review takes several business days.
- Pay fees and collect permit.
Typical processing time: Several business days.
Source: Development Services Department
General Requirements
Changes to original design, floor plan, or structural integrity. Decks, fences, patios, driveways, sheds, pools, roofing/siding, basements, HVAC.
Required Documents
- Plat of Survey
- Construction drawings
- Signed contractor contract
- Permit validity
- Varies.
- Building code
- 2021 IBC, 2021 IRC, 2020 NEC, Illinois Plumbing Code.
- Owner-builder
- Affidavit/intent required.
- Contractor requirements
- Contractors must be registered.
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- $85.00
- Plan check fee
- Additional fees for complex reviews/revisions
- Permit fee formula
- New residential $1.49/sq. ft.; accessory $0.60/sq. ft.; flat $85 for windows/siding.
- Trade permit fee
- Varies
- Reinspection fee
- Permit fees double if work starts before issuance
- 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
- Retaining walls <2 feet
- Painting
- Carpeting
- Portable sheds <25 sq. ft.
Important: Confirm exempt work categories with Development Services before proceeding.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- (630) 271-4150 (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- Call for scheduling windows.
- Inspection hours
- Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Time windows
- Standard business hours.
Typical inspection sequence: Rough-in, Final.
Contact Development Services 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
- Unincorporated areas must contact DuPage County
- 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 Development Services Department before applying.
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