City Building Permits

Village of Freeburg, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois St. Clair County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Incorporated Village of Freeburg.

Department: Building and Zoning Department
Address: 14 North Main Street, Freeburg, IL 62243
Phone: (618) 539-5545
Email: Not specified
Website: http://www.freeburg.com

Online Permit Portal

Open Village of Freeburg Connect Portal

Platform: Connect portal • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

Register on the Connect portal or visit Village Hall.
Submit Zoning Compliance application ($30).
Submit building permit application and plans (inspected by County contract).
Review process.
Pay fees.
Permit issued.

Typical processing time: Not specified

Source: Building and Zoning Department

General Requirements

New construction, additions, structural changes, major repairs.

Required Documents

Application
Zoning compliance
Plans

Permit validity: Not specified
Building code: 2021 IBC, 2021 IRC, 2020 NEC, Illinois Plumbing Code
Owner-builder: Not specified
Contractor requirements: Standard state requirements.

Fees

Minimum permit fee: Not specified
Plan check fee: $100 (commercial)
Permit fee formula: Valuation-based
Trade permit fee: Not specified
Reinspection fee: $75
Penalty (no permit): Not specified
Payment note: Not specified

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Ordinary repairs (not involving structural, egress, or system changes)

Important: Contact Building and Zoning Department to confirm exempt work classification.

Inspections

How to Schedule

(618) 539-5545 (phone)

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

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

Not specified

Additional Resources

Building code: 2021 IBC, 2021 IRC, 2020 NEC, 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 Building and Zoning Department before applying.

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