City Building Permits

Village of Westmont, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois DuPage County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Serves the Village of Westmont.

Department
Community Development Department - Permitting Division
Address
31 W. Quincy St, Westmont, IL 60559
Phone
(630) 981-6250
Website
https://www.westmont.illinois.gov

Online Permit Portal

Open Village of Westmont

Platform: Email/Form Submission • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Submit General Permit Application signed by owner.
  2. Provide 3 sets of drawings (stamped by architect if structural).
  3. Pay non-refundable $100 deposit (applies to final fee).
  4. Village reviews plans and calculates final fees.
  5. Pay fees and receive permit.

Typical processing time: Express permits 1-2 days; complex varies.

Source: Community Development Department - Permitting Division

General Requirements

Most construction, renovation, remodeling. Additions, fences, decks, roofs, HVAC, water heaters, generators.

Required Documents

  • Plat of Survey
  • 3 sets drawings
  • Contractor registration
Permit validity
Varies.
Building code
2021 IBC, 2021 IRC, 2020 NEC, Illinois Plumbing Code.
Owner-builder
Affidavit required.
Contractor requirements
All contractors must be registered.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$100 base admin fee
Plan check fee
$100 minimum or 0.4% cost due at submittal
Permit fee formula
$100 base + 1.5% construction cost + inspection fees. Flat $100+inspections for fences/roofs/HVAC.
Trade permit fee
Varies
Reinspection fee
$50 residential inspection (first free); $100 non-residential
Penalty (no permit)
Penalty for unpermitted work
Payment note
Cash bonds required for many projects (e.g. 1% of cost)

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective Current).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Cosmetic work
  • Same-size replacements of non-utility items

Important: Confirm exempt work categories with Permitting Division before proceeding.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Scheduling deadline
Call or email for scheduling windows.
Inspection hours
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Time windows
Standard business hours.

Typical inspection sequence: Footing, Rough, Final.

Contact Permitting Division for remote inspection eligibility.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Community Development Department - Permitting Division before applying.

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