City Building Permits

Village of South Roxana, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Madison County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Village of South Roxana limits.

Department
Village Hall / Building Inspector
Address
211 Sinclair Ave, South Roxana, IL 62087
Phone
(618) 254-2086
Website
https://southroxana.org/

Online Permit Portal

Open Forms

Platform: Manual submission • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Obtain forms from Village Hall or website.
  2. Submit application with site plan (lot dimensions and setbacks).
  3. Major projects require two sets of signed architectural plans.
  4. Village review for zoning and code compliance.
  5. Pay fees and receive permit.

Typical processing time: Not specified.

Source: Village Hall / Building Inspector

General Requirements

Erect, alter, enlarge, repair, convert, move, or demolish any structure (includes fences, pools, signs).

Required Documents

  • Site plan
  • Architectural plans (for major work)
Permit validity
12 months; work must start within 6 months.
Building code
2012 IBC/IRC, NEC, IL State Plumbing Code
Owner-builder
Generally permitted for primary residence.
Contractor requirements
Contractors must be registered.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$75.00
Plan check fee
Varies
Permit fee formula
Valuation-based or flat fees (Fence ~$50, Pool ~$100)
Penalty (no permit)
$500 fine for starting work without permit
Payment note
Payments made at Village Hall

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Ordinary repairs (painting, papering, tiling, carpeting)
  • Cabinet installation/countertops
  • Minor repairs to existing electrical/plumbing fixtures

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • (618) 254-2086 (phone)
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 Village Hall / Building Inspector before applying.

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