City Building Permits

Village of Washington Park, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide

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

Illinois St. Clair County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Incorporated Village of Washington Park.

Department
Department of Code Enforcement
Address
5218 North Park Drive, Washington Park, IL 62204
Phone
(618) 874-2040
Website
https://www.villageofwp.com

Online Permit Portal

Open Village Website

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

Application Process

  1. Obtain application forms at Village Hall.
  2. Submit application and plans to Code Enforcement Officer Anthony Johnson.
  3. Review process for safety and zoning.
  4. Pay fees at Village Hall.
  5. Permit issued.

Typical processing time: Not specified

Source: Department of Code Enforcement

General Requirements

New construction, additions, structural alterations, trade work (elec/plumb/mech), occupancy, demolition.

Required Documents

  • Application
  • Plans
Permit validity
Not specified
Building code
State mandated codes (IBC, IRC, Illinois Plumbing Code)
Owner-builder
Not specified
Contractor requirements
Standard state requirements.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
Not specified
Plan check fee
Not specified
Permit fee formula
Valuation-based
Trade permit fee
Not specified
Reinspection fee
Occupancy inspections $30-$100
Penalty (no permit)
Not specified
Payment note
In-person at Village Hall

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Minor repairs and maintenance (painting, carpeting, tiling)
  • Replacing light fixtures/outlets (non-structural)
  • Small storage sheds (typically < 120 sq ft)

Important: Contact Department of Code Enforcement to confirm exempt work classification.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • (618) 874-2040 (phone)
Scheduling deadline
Not specified
Inspection hours
Mon-Fri 9-5
Time windows
Not specified

Typical inspection sequence: Typical sequence: Occupancy, Rough, 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 Department of Code Enforcement before applying.

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