City Building Permits

Fairview Heights, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois St. Clair County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Incorporated City of Fairview Heights.

Department: Land Use & Development Department
Address: 10025 Bunkum Road, Fairview Heights, IL 62208
Phone: (618) 489-2060
Email: Not specified
Website: https://www.cofh.org/168/Building-Permits-Inspections

Online Permit Portal

Open MyGov Collaborator Portal

Platform: MyGov Collaborator • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only

Application Process

Register/Login to the MyGov portal.
Submit Full Building Permit Application online.
Upload three sets of construction documents/drawings.
Pay $100 non-refundable review fee.
Plan review and approval.
Pay remaining permit fees and receive permit.

Typical processing time: Not specified

Source: Land Use & Development Department

General Requirements

New construction, additions, structural changes, major system overhauls.

Required Documents

Application
3 sets of plans

Permit validity: 2 years (must start within 6 months)
Building code: 2021 IBC, 2021 IRC, 2011 NEC, 2014 Illinois Plumbing Code
Owner-builder: Not specified
Contractor requirements: State licensing for trades.

Fees

Minimum permit fee: Not specified
Plan check fee: $100 non-refundable
Permit fee formula: Valuation-based
Trade permit fee: Not specified
Reinspection fee: Not specified
Penalty (no permit): Not specified
Payment note: Paid via MyGov portal

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Residential fences (must meet height/setback rules)
Detached accessory structures under 200 square feet
Swimming pools 24 inches or less in depth
Minor repairs and general maintenance

Important: Confirm all exempt work classifications with the Land Use & Development Department before proceeding.

Inspections

How to Schedule

MyGov portal (online)
(618) 489-2060 (phone)

Scheduling deadline: 24 hours in advance
Inspection hours: Not specified
Time windows: Not specified

Typical inspection sequence: Typical sequence: Footing, Foundation, Framing, Final.

Not specified

Additional Resources

Building code: 2021 IBC, 2021 IRC, 2011 NEC, 2014 Illinois Plumbing Code
Zoning information: View zoning info
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 Land Use & Development Department before applying.

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