City Building Permits

Jerseyville, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Jersey County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Incorporated limits of the City of Jerseyville. Note: Residents within 1.5 miles of city limits must obtain a City Zoning Permit (Type Z) before applying for a County permit.

Department
City of Jerseyville Department of Building and Zoning
Address
115 East Prairie Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052
Phone
618-498-3312
Website
https://jerseyville-il.us/

Online Permit Portal

Open City of Jerseyville Website

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

Application Process

  1. Download the fillable PDF application from the city website (handwritten forms not accepted).
  2. Complete application electronically and email to forms@jerseyville-il.us.
  3. Include a plot plan showing property lines and specific setbacks.
  4. For larger projects, the city may require third-party plan review at the applicant's expense.
  5. Pay fees once the department has calculated the total based on the project scope.

Typical processing time: Varies by project complexity; typically 5-10 business days for review.

Source: City of Jerseyville Department of Building and Zoning

General Requirements

New construction, additions, remodels, accessory buildings (>10 sq ft), fences, decks, pools, solar panels, and reroofing.

Required Documents

  • Electronic permit application
  • Plot plan with setbacks
  • Contractor license information (Plumbing/Roofing/Electrical)
Permit validity
180 days.
Building code
IRC (Latest state-mandated edition), 2017 NEC, IL Plumbing Code, IL Energy Conservation Code
Owner-builder
Not specifically detailed, but state-licensed trades must be used for plumbing and roofing.
Contractor requirements
All contractors must be registered with the city. State licenses required for roofing and plumbing.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$50.00
Plan check fee
$150.00 Base Admin/Plan Review fee for residential
Permit fee formula
Limited permits are flat fee; others calculated based on square footage or construction value.
Reinspection fee
$75.00 per additional inspection
Penalty (no permit)
$100.00 plus permit fee for unpermitted work
Payment note
Checks payable to City of Jerseyville

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Accessory buildings 10 sq ft or less
  • Interior painting and wallpapering
  • Minor repairs using like-for-like materials that do not affect structural or life safety

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • 618-498-3312 (phone)
Scheduling deadline
48-hour notice required

Typical inspection sequence: Typical sequence: Foundation, Framing, Rough Electric/Plumb, Final.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Jerseyville Department of Building and Zoning before applying.

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