City Building Permits

Village of Brooklyn, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois St. Clair County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Incorporated Village of Brooklyn (also known as Lovejoy).

Department: Clerk's Office
Address: 312 S 5th St, Brooklyn, IL 62059
Phone: (618) 271-8424
Email: Not specified
Website: https://villageofbrooklyn.com

Online Permit Portal

Open Village Website

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

Application Process

Visit Clerk's Office between 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM for applications.
Submit plans and application for review by Administration.
Pay fees in person.
Permit issued.

Typical processing time: Not specified

Source: Clerk's Office

General Requirements

New construction, structural alterations, relocation of buildings.

Required Documents

Application
Site plans

Permit validity: Not specified
Building code: Illinois state baseline (IBC, IRC)
Owner-builder: Not specified
Contractor requirements: Standard state requirements.

Fees

Minimum permit fee: Not specified
Plan check fee: Not specified
Permit fee formula: Case-by-case
Trade permit fee: Not specified
Reinspection fee: Not specified
Penalty (no permit): Working without permit $750.00
Payment note: Payments accepted 8 AM - 2 PM only

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting
Non-structural cosmetic improvements

Important: Contact Clerk's Office to confirm exempt work classification. Office is open 8 AM - 2 PM.

Inspections

How to Schedule

(618) 271-8424 (phone)

Scheduling deadline: Not specified
Inspection hours: Not specified
Time windows: Not specified

Typical inspection sequence: Not specified

Not specified

Additional Resources

Building code: Illinois state baseline (IBC, IRC)
Zoning information: View zoning info
Vacant Building Registration
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 Clerk's Office before applying.

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Important: This page is an educational resource provided by jaspector.com. It is not legal advice, and it does not substitute for official guidance from the permit authority listed above. Permit requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the issuing department before beginning any construction project. Use of this page does not create an attorney-client relationship. Jaspector assumes no liability for any outcomes arising from reliance on this information.

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