City Building Permits

Village of New Berlin, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois Sangamon County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Within New Berlin village limits.

Department: Village of New Berlin Building and Zoning Department
Address: 301 E. Illinois St., New Berlin, IL 62670
Phone: (217) 488-6312
Email: village@newberlin.il.us
Website: https://newberlin.il.us/

Online Permit Portal

Open New Berlin Forms

Platform: Custom Website • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

Download Building Permit Application from website.
Submit floor plans and plat map.
Zoning review by Village Board/Administrator.

Source: Village of New Berlin Building and Zoning Department

General Requirements

Any construction or major alteration.

Required Documents

Floor plans
Plat map

Building code: 2021 IRC/IBC (State Mandated)

Fees

Minimum permit fee: $100
Plan check fee: Varies by project size
Reinspection fee: $15 per inspection (approx. 10 needed for new home)

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Village of New Berlin Building and Zoning Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

(217) 488-6312 (phone)

Additional Resources

Building code: 2021 IRC/IBC (State Mandated)
Verify contractor license: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
License lookup guide: Illinois Contractor License Requirements
Contract template: Illinois Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
Illinois hub: Illinois Contractor License & Permit Hub

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

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