City Building Permits

Village of New Athens, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois St. Clair County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Incorporated Village of New Athens (contracts with St. Clair County).

Department: Village Hall / St. Clair County Building & Zoning (contracted)
Address: 905 Spotsylvania Street, New Athens, IL 62264
Phone: (618) 475-2144
Email: Not specified
Website: https://newathens.socs.net

Online Permit Portal

Open St. Clair County Zoning

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

Application Process

Obtain Certificate of Zoning Compliance from Village Hall.
Submit application and plans to St. Clair County Zoning Department in Belleville.
County conducts plan review and inspection.
Pay fees to County.
Permit issued by County.

Typical processing time: Not specified

Source: Village Hall / St. Clair County Building & Zoning (contracted)

General Requirements

New construction, additions, structural alterations, decks, sheds, fences, pools, roofing.

Required Documents

Application
Zoning Compliance
Plans

Permit validity: Per County rules
Building code: 2012 IBC/IRC (County standards)
Owner-builder: Per County rules
Contractor requirements: State trade licenses.

Fees

Minimum permit fee: Not specified
Plan check fee: ~$100 (commercial)
Permit fee formula: Valuation/Square Foot based
Trade permit fee: Not specified
Reinspection fee: ~$75
Penalty (no permit): Not specified
Payment note: Paid to St. Clair County

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Cosmetic work (painting, tiling, carpeting, cabinets)
Minor maintenance (faucets/fixtures)

Important: Contact St. Clair County for full list of exempt work items.

Inspections

How to Schedule

St. Clair County (618) 277-6600 (phone)

Scheduling deadline: 24 hours notice required
Inspection hours: Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30
Time windows: Not specified

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

Not specified

Additional Resources

Building code: 2012 IBC/IRC (County standards)
Zoning information: View zoning info
JULIE 811
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 Village Hall / St. Clair County Building & Zoning (contracted) before applying.

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