City Building Permits
Village of Bolingbrook, ILLINOIS Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Village of Bolingbrook, Illinois. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Covers the Village of Bolingbrook, including portions in Will and DuPage Counties.
- Department
- Building and Safety Division, Public Services & Development Department
- Address
- 375 W. Briarcliff Rd., Bolingbrook, IL 60440
- Phone
- (630) 226-8800
- building@bolingbrook.com
Online Permit Portal
Platform: OpenGov (Viewpoint Cloud) • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only
Application Process
- Create an account on the OpenGov portal.
- Select the specific permit type and complete the online application.
- Upload required documents (PDF format).
- Pay any initial submittal/plan review fees.
- Tracking status and responding to plan review comments is done through the portal.
- Once approved, pay final fees online and download the issued permit.
Typical processing time: 7-10 business days for standard residential.
Source: Building and Safety Division, Public Services & Development Department
General Requirements
Any construction, alteration, or repair of a structure, including decks, fences, pools, roofing, and interior remodels.
Required Documents
- Plat of Survey
- Construction Drawings
- Contractor Registration proof
- Permit validity
- 1 year from date of issuance.
- Building code
- IBC 2021, IRC 2021, IEBC 2021, NEC 2023 (Updated to meet 2025 IL mandate).
- Owner-builder
- Homeowners may act as general contractor for their own primary residence.
- Contractor requirements
- All contractors must be registered with Bolingbrook ($260 for General, $160 for Subs).
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- $50.00
- Plan check fee
- Varies; often part of the base permit fee.
- Permit fee formula
- Combination of flat fees for small items and valuation-based for major construction.
- Trade permit fee
- Included in permit fees
- Reinspection fee
- $50.00 - $100.00
- Penalty (no permit)
- Varies
- Payment note
- Online via credit card or e-check.
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective March 2026).
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
- General maintenance and minor repairs.
- Painting, floor covering, and trim work.
- Retaining walls less than 2 feet in height.
- One-story detached accessory structures under 120 sq. ft. (though zoning setbacks still apply).
Important: Exempt from building permit does not mean exempt from zoning and planning requirements. Confirm edge cases with the Building and Safety Division before proceeding.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- OpenGov portal (online)
- (630) 226-8800 (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- 24-48 hour notice recommended.
- Inspection hours
- Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
- Time windows
- Standard business hours
Typical inspection sequence: Typical sequence: Footing, Rough, Insulation, Final.
Remote video inspections may be used for certain inspection types at the village's discretion.
Additional Resources
- Building code: IBC 2021, IRC 2021, IEBC 2021, NEC 2023 (Updated to meet 2025 IL mandate).
- Verify contractor license: Illinois Department of Revenue (Contractor Registration)
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Contractor Registration
- 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 Safety Division, Public Services & Development Department before applying.
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