City Building Permits

Village of Godfrey, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Madison County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Village of Godfrey limits.

Department
Building and Zoning Department
Address
6810 Godfrey Road, Godfrey, IL 62035
Phone
(618) 466-1206
Website
https://godfreyil.org/departments/building-zoning/

Online Permit Portal

Open CloudPermit Portal

Platform: CloudPermit • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only

Application Process

  1. Register on the CloudPermit portal.
  2. Submit digital application and required documents.
  3. Review time is typically 5 business days to one week.
  4. Pay fees online or at the office.
  5. Download final certificate from the portal upon completion.

Typical processing time: 5-7 business days.

Source: Building and Zoning Department

General Requirements

New construction, additions, structural alterations, roofing, electrical, plumbing, pools, decks, fences, sheds over 200 sq ft.

Required Documents

  • Construction plans
  • Site plan
Permit validity
Not specified.
Building code
2018 IBC, 2017 NEC
Owner-builder
Generally permitted for primary residence.
Contractor requirements
Contractors must be registered.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$35.00 (Fence)
Plan check fee
Included in base fee
Permit fee formula
$50 base plus valuation-based ($4 per $1,000 above $5k). Flat fees for roof ($50) and occupancy ($45).
Penalty (no permit)
$250 penalty for starting work without permit
Payment note
Payments accepted via CloudPermit

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Sheds under 200 sq ft (must still meet setbacks)
  • Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting
  • Cabinets, countertops, and finish work
  • Minor repairs

Inspections

How to Schedule

Scheduling deadline
24-hour notice required; no same-day inspections
Inspection hours
Monday - Friday business hours

Typical inspection sequence: Rough-in, Final

Additional Resources

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

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