City Building Permits

Batavia, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Kane County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

City of Batavia corporate limits.

Department
City of Batavia Building Division
Address
100 N. Island Avenue, Batavia, IL 60510
Phone
630-454-2000
Website
https://www.bataviail.gov

Online Permit Portal

Open Batavia Online Permits

Platform: Batavia Online Permits • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Apply online via One-Stop portal (for simple projects) or email for complex ones.
  2. Plan review (typically 2 weeks).
  3. Fee payment via online portal or at City Hall.
  4. Permit issuance.

Typical processing time: 10-14 days for standard projects.

Source: City of Batavia Building Division

General Requirements

New construction, additions, alterations, fences, sheds.

Required Documents

  • Plat of Survey
  • Professional plans for additions/new builds
Permit validity
18 months.
Building code
2006 IBC/IRC, 2005 NEC, 2024 IECC, 2014 Illinois Plumbing Code.
Owner-builder
Homeowners can do most work except for large electrical service upgrades.
Contractor requirements
No general registration; state licenses required for plumbers/roofers.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$85
Plan check fee
$300-$1000 submittal fee for commercial
Permit fee formula
Flat fees for common items; $19 per 100 sq ft for additions.
Reinspection fee
$100 per re-inspection
Payment note
Online portal accepts Credit/Debit cards

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective 2026-03).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Cosmetic alterations (kitchen/bath cabinet replacement)
  • Brick or concrete patios at grade
  • Fences under 6 feet (Note: Fences actually DO require a permit in Batavia per other sources; verify locally)
  • Minor repairs

Important: Verify fence requirements locally as conflicting guidance exists.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • 630-454-2000 (phone)
Inspection hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Typical inspection sequence: Pre-pour, Rough, 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 Batavia Building Division before applying.

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