City Building Permits

Belleville, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois St. Clair County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Incorporated City of Belleville.

Department
Health, Housing & Building Department
Address
2300 W. Main St., Bldg M, Suite M113, Belleville, IL 62226
Phone
(618) 233-6817
Website
https://www.belleville.net/261/Health-Housing-Building

Online Permit Portal

Open City Form Center

Platform: City Form Center • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Submit completed application and project plans via the City Form Center or email to building@belleville.net.
  2. Department staff reviews plans for code compliance.
  3. Staff contacts applicant with approval and final permit fee amount.
  4. Pay fees and receive issued permit.

Typical processing time: Not specified

Source: Health, Housing & Building Department

General Requirements

New construction, additions, structural changes, moving walls, or new utility installations.

Required Documents

  • Completed application
  • Scaled construction plans
Permit validity
Not specified
Building code
2006 IBC, 2006 IRC, 2014 NEC, Current Illinois Plumbing Code
Owner-builder
Not specified
Contractor requirements
Contractors must be registered with the city annually ($27 fee).

Fees

Minimum permit fee
Not specified
Plan check fee
Included in permit fee
Permit fee formula
Valuation-based ($11 per $1,000 of construction costs)
Trade permit fee
Not specified
Reinspection fee
$54 for housing inspection; $0 reinspection base (see penalty)
Penalty (no permit)
2x permit fee for building without permit
Payment note
Not specified

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective Not specified).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Painting, papering, tiling, and carpeting
  • Minor repair of existing plumbing or electrical fixtures (not involving new lines)
  • Normal building maintenance and ordinary repairs

Important: Confirm all requirements with the Health, Housing & Building Department before proceeding.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • (618) 233-6817 (phone)
Scheduling deadline
Not specified
Inspection hours
Not specified
Time windows
Not specified

Typical inspection sequence: Typical sequence: Footing, foundation (before backfill), rough framing, and final.

Not specified

Additional Resources

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

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