City Building Permits

Village of Newark, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Kendall County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Incorporated limits of the Village of Newark.

Department
Village of Newark Building Department
Address
101 W. Lions Street, Newark, IL 60541
Phone
815-695-5671
Website
https://www.newark-il.us

Online Permit Portal

Open Forms and Permits

Platform: Paper-based • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Pick up application at Village Hall or contact Administrator.
  2. Submit completed forms, site plan, and drawings.
  3. Village forwards plans to SAFEbuilt for professional review.
  4. SAFEbuilt notifies Village of approval/denial.
  5. Village issues permit and collects fees.

Typical processing time: 10-14 days due to external review.

Source: Village of Newark Building Department

General Requirements

New construction, additions, structural changes, decks, pools, major remodels.

Required Documents

  • Building permit application
  • Site plan
  • Construction drawings
Permit validity
Standard 6-month start rule.
Building code
2018 International Codes (aligned with Kendall County)
Owner-builder
Permitted; must meet all IBC/IRC standards.
Contractor requirements
Must provide contractor info and state licenses (Plumbing/Roofing).

Fees

Minimum permit fee
Contact Village Hall
Plan check fee
Pass-through cost from SAFEbuilt
Permit fee formula
Combination of flat fees and valuation
Trade permit fee
Included in overall application
Reinspection fee
Double fee for starting without permit
Penalty (no permit)
Double fee for starting without permit
Payment note
Cash or check at Village Hall.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Minor cosmetic updates
  • Non-structural maintenance

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • 815-695-5671 (phone)
Inspection hours
Per SAFEbuilt schedule (typically business hours)

Typical inspection sequence: Standard residential sequence.

Additional Resources

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

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