City Building Permits

Lebanon, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois St. Clair County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Incorporated City of Lebanon.

Department
Building/Code Enforcement Department
Address
405 N Madison St, Lebanon, IL 62254
Phone
(618) 537-4976
Website
https://www.lebanonil.org/building-zoning

Online Permit Portal

Open Building/Zoning Page

Platform: Online forms available • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Complete Zoning Compliance form.
  2. Submit Building Permit Application with floor plans, elevations, and site plan.
  3. Plan review by Code Enforcement.
  4. Pay fees online or at City Hall.
  5. Permit issued.

Typical processing time: Not specified

Source: Building/Code Enforcement Department

General Requirements

New construction, additions, structural, electrical, plumbing, decks, pools, signs.

Required Documents

  • Application
  • Zoning Compliance
  • Floor plans
  • Site plan
Permit validity
Extensions cost 50% of original fee
Building code
2006 IBC, 2006 IRC, 2009 IPMC, Illinois Plumbing Code
Owner-builder
Not specified
Contractor requirements
Trade licenses required.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
Not specified
Plan check fee
Included
Permit fee formula
Valuation-based (ICC Table x 0.0035 residential / 0.0045 commercial)
Trade permit fee
Not specified
Reinspection fee
$60
Penalty (no permit)
Not specified
Payment note
Credit cards accepted online

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Detached accessory structures under 200 sq ft
  • Fences under 7 feet
  • Retaining walls under 4 feet
  • Painting, wallpapering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets

Important: Confirm exempt work classification with Code Enforcement before proceeding.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • (618) 537-4976 (phone)
Scheduling deadline
24 hours notice
Inspection hours
Mon-Thu 8-4, Fri 8-1
Time windows
Not specified

Typical inspection sequence: Typical sequence: Footing, Framing, Elec/Plumb, 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 Building/Code Enforcement Department before applying.

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